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P32 JTP

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,293 mi
Last recorded62,293 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 JTP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 60,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 58,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,257 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,389 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 52,665 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,251 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,251 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,948 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 43,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,170 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,276 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,268 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 12 May 2008 27,370 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 22,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 19,831 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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P32 JTP is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P32 JTP, 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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P32 JTP is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P32 JTP safe to buy?

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