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P828 CEJ

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,793 mi
Last recorded44,793 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 CEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,793 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

exhaust mount bolt missing

front forks pitted

seat loose

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,224 miles

exhaust mount bolt missing

front forks pitted

seat loose

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,462 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,461 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,706 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 32,010 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P828 CEJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P828 CEJ, 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 P828 CEJ registered?

P828 CEJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P828 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P828 CEJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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