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P191 YGO

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,380 mi
Last recorded13,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 YGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 13,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,604 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake a little spongy

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,631 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 46,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,549 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,549 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,010 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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P191 YGO 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 78.6%.

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 P191 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P191 YGO registered?

P191 YGO is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P191 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 YGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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