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P598 UHG

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 UHG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 39,446 miles

Frame corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 39,423 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Frame corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,102 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,676 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 38,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,090 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 37,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,695 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 36,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,256 miles

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

headraces notchy

Fail 19 Sep 2018 36,256 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

headraces notchy

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,189 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,189 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,678 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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P598 UHG is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P598 UHG, 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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P598 UHG is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P598 UHG safe to buy?

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