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P579 GMP

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 GMP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,033 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perished

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear small cut in tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2024 90,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,094 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,726 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,726 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,990 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,949 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,400 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,359 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,129 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

front footrests badly worn

rear brake reaction bracket not fitted in the correct way but secure

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,595 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure side stand spring slack (6.1.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,876 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake rod slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,838 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 67,828 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,769 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,771 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,152 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,152 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,461 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 57,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,782 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,782 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 46,542 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 41,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,819 miles

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

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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P579 GMP is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P579 GMP, 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 P579 GMP registered?

P579 GMP is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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