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P254 TMY

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,002 mi
Last recorded33,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 TMY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,002 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Jan 2016 33,002 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,427 miles

Front tyre cracking on the side walls

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 25,427 miles

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

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

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front tyre cracking on the side walls

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,609 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 15,609 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 14,559 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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P254 TMY is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P254 TMY, 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 P254 TMY registered?

P254 TMY is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P254 TMY safe to buy?

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