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P976 PGO

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 PGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,547 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 50,547 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,249 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 47,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,755 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,755 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 43,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2011
Fail 11 May 2011 42,436 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 22 May 2009 33,473 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 May 2008 33,150 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,150 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,700 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,150 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P976 PGO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P976 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 P976 PGO registered?

P976 PGO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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