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P926 KWE

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,918 mi
Last recorded9,918 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 KWE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 9,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 9,425 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 9,425 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 9,198 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 9,191 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure rubber perished (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly will not return on either lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure torque arm pin safety clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure rubber perished (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 8,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 8,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 8,829 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2020 8,803 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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P926 KWE is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P926 KWE, 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 P926 KWE registered?

P926 KWE is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P926 KWE safe to buy?

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