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P252 RHS

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,334 mi
Last recorded26,334 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 RHS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,334 miles

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 25,916 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,973 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,797 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 24,279 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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P252 RHS is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P252 RHS, 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 P252 RHS registered?

P252 RHS is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P252 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 RHS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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