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P98 RWS

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,301 mi
Last recorded30,301 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 RWS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 30,301 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 26,847 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Fail 26 Apr 2019 26,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) Pinch bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 21,122 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,088 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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P98 RWS is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P98 RWS, 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 P98 RWS registered?

P98 RWS is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P98 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 RWS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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