CarVerify

Free Car Check

P542 UUF

1996 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 UUF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2017 80,313 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 74,110 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,685 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P542 UUF is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P542 UUF, 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

How do I check the history of P542 UUF?

You can check the full history of P542 UUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P542 UUF registered?

P542 UUF is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P542 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 UUF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P542 UUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P542 UUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.