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CTV 216K

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,570 mi
Last recorded17,570 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 216K
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,570 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,446 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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CTV 216K is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 30,026 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 CTV 216K, 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 29 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 CTV 216K registered?

CTV 216K is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is CTV 216K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 216K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTV 216K have outstanding finance?

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