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P268 ENN

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,236 mi
Last recorded31,236 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 ENN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 31,236 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm has rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 31,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm has rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 29,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,019 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,913 miles

Nearside front footpeg slightly bent

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,055 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P268 ENN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P268 ENN, 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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P268 ENN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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