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P854 JSM

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,499 mi
Last recorded50,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 JSM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,499 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 50,499 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,087 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 47,087 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,374 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 41,374 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 36,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front position light not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,153 miles

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

Front position lamp not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,789 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,402 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,062 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 25,062 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,826 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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P854 JSM is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P854 JSM, 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 P854 JSM registered?

P854 JSM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P854 JSM safe to buy?

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