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P188 EDA

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,364 mi
Last recorded40,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 EDA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 35,942 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake hub assembly through put (1.1.15 (b))

throttle slightly stiff inoperation

Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,113 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 25,777 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 25,777 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 25,212 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,058 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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P188 EDA is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P188 EDA, 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 P188 EDA registered?

P188 EDA is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P188 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 EDA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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