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P201 WFV

1997 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 WFV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,459 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,452 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,022 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,084 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,820 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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P201 WFV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P201 WFV, 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 P201 WFV registered?

P201 WFV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P201 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 WFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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