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P695 WJR

1996 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,032 mi
Last recorded30,032 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 WJR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 30,032 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 29,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 29,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,102 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 28,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,601 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

front brake caliper has modified bracket but works as intended

Pass 15 Jul 2017 26,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,258 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 24,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,810 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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P695 WJR is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P695 WJR, 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 P695 WJR registered?

P695 WJR is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P695 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P695 WJR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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