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P808 TBE

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 TBE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 66,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 36,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,043 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,588 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 14,588 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,139 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 14,103 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,775 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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P808 TBE is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green 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 P808 TBE, 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 P808 TBE registered?

P808 TBE is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P808 TBE safe to buy?

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