MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
chain dry
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
chain dry
front tyre low
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
engine running rough
front tyre low
nearside mirror loose
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P979 RAM is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green 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 P979 RAM, 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 P979 RAM registered?
P979 RAM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P979 RAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P979 RAM 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.
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