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P349 APM

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 APM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 34,623 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 33,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 33,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 33,338 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 33,299 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 32,759 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,953 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 31,953 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 31,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,832 miles

advise rear swinging arm slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 21,802 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P349 APM is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P349 APM, 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 P349 APM registered?

P349 APM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P349 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 APM shows 21 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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