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P103 KOM

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,540 mi
Last recorded37,540 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 KOM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,540 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 37,517 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 37,507 miles

FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Handel bars bent

Fail 30 Jul 2022 37,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Handel bars bent

Pass 10 Jul 2021 36,697 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front TYRE CRACKING

Rear TYRE CRACKING

Fail 10 Jul 2021 36,697 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front TYRE CRACKING

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,980 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,980 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 25,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,150 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,708 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 22,708 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P103 KOM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P103 KOM, 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.

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What year was P103 KOM registered?

P103 KOM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P103 KOM safe to buy?

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