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P904 MLK

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,732 mi
Last recorded38,732 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 MLK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 38,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 38,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,754 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 37,754 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 37,733 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tread worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

horn, low output,, recommend check

Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

front suspension forks, slight pitting, have been greased

front tyre, worn slightly uneven, slight deterioration

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,582 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,803 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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P904 MLK is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P904 MLK, 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

How do I check the history of P904 MLK?

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What year was P904 MLK registered?

P904 MLK is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P904 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P904 MLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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