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P500 HON

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,479 mi
Last recorded52,479 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 HON
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,479 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 52,479 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 51,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 49,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 45,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,461 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,491 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,410 miles

rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,520 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P500 HON is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P500 HON, 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 P500 HON registered?

P500 HON is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P500 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 HON shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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