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P224 EAJ

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,211 mi
Last recorded32,211 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 EAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,211 miles

front pads over half worn

long travel in front brake lever

slight play in headstock

Pass 7 Feb 2008 5,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 5,302 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

engine guard loose

hand guards loose

rear brake needs adjusting slighty

Pass 20 Jan 2007 77,005 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,110 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nail in tyre

nearside pillion footrest poor fitment+headraces slight roughness

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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P224 EAJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P224 EAJ, 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 P224 EAJ registered?

P224 EAJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P224 EAJ safe to buy?

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