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P847 PHU

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,576 miles

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))

Fail 31 May 2019 49,576 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,820 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,820 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,658 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,377 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear footrests worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,008 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,008 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 45,095 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,080 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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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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