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P76 HOV

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,243 mi
Last recorded21,243 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 HOV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 21,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 20,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,988 miles

Front Tyre sidewalls perished

Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 16 Sep 2022 19,988 miles

Front Tyre sidewalls perished

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 19,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 19,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 18,009 miles

Head Bearing Are Slightly Notchy

Pass 23 Sep 2017 16,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,330 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,952 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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P76 HOV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P76 HOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P76 HOV registered?

P76 HOV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P76 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P76 HOV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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