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P142 LTW

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,836 mi
Last recorded37,836 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 LTW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 37,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,764 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,764 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,053 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,983 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,983 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,319 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 19,294 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

center stand fastened on with tie wrapps

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,672 miles

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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P142 LTW is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P142 LTW, 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 P142 LTW registered?

P142 LTW is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P142 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 LTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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