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P931 NCV

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,920 mi
Last recorded13,920 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 NCV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 13,920 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 10,853 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,440 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 10,410 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,839 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 8,839 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,822 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 7,822 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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P931 NCV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P931 NCV, 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 P931 NCV registered?

P931 NCV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P931 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P931 NCV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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