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P799 RRH

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,118 mi
Last recorded15,118 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 RRH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 15,118 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 14,848 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 14,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 14,343 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 13,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,815 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,566 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

nearside front foot peg mount top mount missing

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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P799 RRH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P799 RRH, 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 P799 RRH registered?

P799 RRH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P799 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 RRH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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