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P268 RGP

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 RGP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 41,962 miles

Front Valve cap split and taped. Replaced

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Inner tube fitted to tubeless tyre and tubeless rim. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 39,945 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,657 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 37,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,421 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 30,415 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,335 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,006 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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P268 RGP is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P268 RGP, 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 P268 RGP registered?

P268 RGP is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P268 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 RGP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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