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P225 EON

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 EON
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 97,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,929 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,864 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,862 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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P225 EON is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black 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 P225 EON, 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 P225 EON registered?

P225 EON is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P225 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 EON 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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