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P123 TGP

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,698 mi
Last recorded36,698 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 TGP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 36,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 36,698 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,552 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 35,543 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,505 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,712 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,712 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 31,027 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,288 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,287 miles

Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,815 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 28,815 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,427 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,427 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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P123 TGP is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P123 TGP, 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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P123 TGP is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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