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P158 FAW

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,866 mi
Last recorded32,866 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 32,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,726 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,319 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,037 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,965 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 13,296 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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P158 FAW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P158 FAW, 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 P158 FAW registered?

P158 FAW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P158 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 FAW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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