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P487 LDM

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 LDM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 52,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 51,475 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 51,037 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,799 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 50,799 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,436 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,172 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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P487 LDM is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black 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 P487 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P487 LDM registered?

P487 LDM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P487 LDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 LDM 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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