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P24 MNV

1997 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,166 mi
Last recorded8,166 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 MNV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 8,166 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 2,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 2,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 1,560 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P24 MNV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P24 MNV, 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 P24 MNV registered?

P24 MNV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P24 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 MNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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