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PBZ 5516

1996 Honda CX500

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,611 mi
Last recorded125,611 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda CX50035,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 5516
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 125,611 miles

engine oil low

near side steering rack gaiter cracking

off side front tyre on markers inner edge

off side front wheel rim slight damage

off side rear tyre 2 mm outer edge/and split to cords/ but less than limit

screen chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2008 125,488 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil low

near side steering rack gaiter cracking

off side front tyre on markers inner edge

off side front wheel rim slight damage

off side rear tyre 2 mm outer edge/and split to cords/ but less than limit

screen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2007 101,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 101,768 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2006 90,610 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmissions resault may change after exhaust is repaired

long travel parking brake

How Reliable is the Honda CX500?

Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 356
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 279
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 118
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PBZ 5516 is a 1996 Honda CX500 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,777 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 CX500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBZ 5516, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CX500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBZ 5516?

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What year was PBZ 5516 registered?

PBZ 5516 is a 1996 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is PBZ 5516 safe to buy?

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