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P143 AWN

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,810 mi
Last recorded45,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 AWN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,810 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,824 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,386 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced On dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,949 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,381 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 41,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working from rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front engine mount spacers cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,802 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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P143 AWN is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black 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 P143 AWN, 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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P143 AWN is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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