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P382 PUA

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,478 mi
Last recorded51,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 PUA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2011 51,478 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,478 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 48,254 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,194 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,289 miles

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

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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P382 PUA is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P382 PUA, 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 P382 PUA registered?

P382 PUA is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P382 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 PUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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