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P725 VDD

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 VDD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 66,766 miles

front brake binding

n/s front shock weeping oil

Pass 13 May 2015 63,722 miles

front brake slight bind.

n/s front shock slight oil leak.

Pass 8 May 2014 58,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,815 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 54,815 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 49,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 4 May 2010 44,202 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre under inflated

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,114 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,066 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,145 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,906 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 22,821 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P725 VDD 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 P725 VDD, 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 P725 VDD registered?

P725 VDD is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P725 VDD safe to buy?

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