MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebars not in optimum position, thumbs can be trapped on maximum lock.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebars not in optimum position, thumbs can be trapped on maximum lock.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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P128 LJB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P128 LJB, 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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P128 LJB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P128 LJB safe to buy?
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