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P120 REU

1996 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,470 mi
Last recorded30,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 REU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 30,470 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 29,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 54,420 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,722 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,459 miles

o/s and n/s rear foot rests do not lock in the upright position

indicator bracket dangerous to other road users

n/s/f footrest dangerous to other road users

Fail 2 Jul 2011 33,308 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,308 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,136 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 29,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 28,010 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P120 REU is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 33,174 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 P120 REU, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P120 REU registered?

P120 REU is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P120 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 REU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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