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P578 PGF

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,432 mi
Last recorded57,432 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 PGF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,338 miles

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,644 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,065 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 54,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 23,613 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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P578 PGF is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P578 PGF, 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 P578 PGF registered?

P578 PGF is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P578 PGF safe to buy?

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