MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
speedometer background light not working
Drive chain fouling another component centre stand (6.2.1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
speedometer background light not working
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P266 VTY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 33,174 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 P266 VTY, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P266 VTY registered?
P266 VTY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P266 VTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P266 VTY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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