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P145 PYG

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 PYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no lights or speedo fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016

no lights or speedo fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2008 49,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,478 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 48,439 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,973 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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P145 PYG is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P145 PYG, 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 P145 PYG registered?

P145 PYG is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P145 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 PYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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