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P484 LDM

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,663 mi
Last recorded41,663 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 LDM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,663 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,663 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 41,458 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,302 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 38,224 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,919 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,712 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 30,702 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 30,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,123 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,341 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,341 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 29,121 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,121 miles

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

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

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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P484 LDM 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 61.9%.

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 P484 LDM, 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 P484 LDM registered?

P484 LDM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P484 LDM safe to buy?

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