MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,585 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
oil & grease on rear tyre
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
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
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
front forks slight pitting
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
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)
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)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P159 HTS safe to buy?
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