MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P156 FOL is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P156 FOL, 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 P156 FOL registered?
P156 FOL is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 February 1997.
Is P156 FOL safe to buy?
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