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P972 RWY

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 RWY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 35,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 34,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,670 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 33,670 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,684 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 31,684 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 30,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,996 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 25,996 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 24,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,463 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 RWY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RWY, 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 P972 RWY registered?

P972 RWY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P972 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P972 RWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P972 RWY have outstanding finance?

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