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P924 JEV

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,352 mi
Last recorded44,352 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 JEV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 42,871 miles

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

n/s/r indicator slightly loose.

Pass 15 May 2024 41,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 40,226 miles

Fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,809 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 31,809 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,935 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 27,935 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,028 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P924 JEV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P924 JEV, 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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P924 JEV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P924 JEV safe to buy?

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