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P914 CAO

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 CAO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 73,666 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,237 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 65,237 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P914 CAO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P914 CAO, 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 P914 CAO registered?

P914 CAO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P914 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P914 CAO shows 3 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.

Does P914 CAO have outstanding finance?

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