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P634 SDL

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 SDL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chain slightly fouling on centre stand advise further inspection

front wheel slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,649 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,630 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 48,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,141 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,724 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 38,308 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,283 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 35,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P634 SDL is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P634 SDL, 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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P634 SDL is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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