MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
pilion footrests worn
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Pillion footrests worn and in a bad condition
Exhaust in poor condition
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear footrests in poor condition
Speedo backlight not working
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear footrests worn
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear footrests worn
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P847 PHU is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P847 PHU, 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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P847 PHU is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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