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P168 CTV

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,615 mi
Last recorded58,615 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 CTV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 53,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 51,106 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 48,931 miles

side stand spring slack

Pass 9 May 2015 480,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,775 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 46,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 44,930 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 43,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,087 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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P168 CTV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P168 CTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P168 CTV registered?

P168 CTV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P168 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 CTV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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