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P732 PWU

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,458 mi
Last recorded41,458 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 PWU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,279 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,261 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced Focal length is incorrect due to bad manufacture of headlamp. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 30,301 miles

All direction indicators not working switch left both rear come on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2015 30,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,196 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 29,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,986 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 27,983 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,108 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,728 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,082 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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P732 PWU 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 75%.

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 P732 PWU, 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 P732 PWU registered?

P732 PWU is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P732 PWU safe to buy?

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