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MA16 BVH

2016 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Honda CB50014,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 BVH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 17,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 16,574 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated sharp edge (6.2.7 (b))

gear lever bent

Pass 29 Mar 2022 16,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 13,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 11,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 7,167 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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MA16 BVH is a 2016 Honda CB500 in Black with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 14,501 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA16 BVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Honda CB500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA16 BVH registered?

MA16 BVH is a 2016 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is MA16 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 BVH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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