MOT Status
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61,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Foreign body in tyre
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Alloy banjos on both brakes not recommended for road use
Alloy banjos on both brakes not recommended for road use
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure Bolt loose (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
indicators held on with tape
Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
indicators held on with tape
rear foot rest loose
l/h/f engine mount broken
rear tyre side wall worn
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
l/h/f engine mount broken
rear tyre side wall worn
rear foot peg rubbers missing
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
rear foot peg rubbers missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P273 CTA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P273 CTA, 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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P273 CTA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 1997.
Is P273 CTA safe to buy?
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