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P972 KOO

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,712 mi
Last recorded13,712 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 KOO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2020 13,712 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 18 Jun 2019 12,966 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 10,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 8,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 3,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 3,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 2,369 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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P972 KOO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P972 KOO, 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 P972 KOO registered?

P972 KOO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P972 KOO safe to buy?

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