MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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