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P159 HTS

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,585 mi
Last recorded35,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 HTS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 35,240 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 34,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 33,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,005 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

oil & grease on rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

numberplate loose

Fail 28 Jun 2014 32,181 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

registration plate loose

unable to check play in rear wheel due to binding brake

Pass 31 May 2013 30,347 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,715 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

front forks slight pitting

Pass 15 May 2009 27,838 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 4 May 2009 27,837 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,725 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,367 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,163 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 17,661 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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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P159 HTS is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 30,026 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P159 HTS, 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 P159 HTS registered?

P159 HTS is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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