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P957 PGO

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 PGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,132 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,935 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,286 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,280 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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P957 PGO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P957 PGO, 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 P957 PGO registered?

P957 PGO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P957 PGO safe to buy?

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