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P273 CTA

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,595 mi
Last recorded61,595 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 CTA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 61,595 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,971 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 59,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 56,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,990 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,158 miles

Rear Foreign body in tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,916 miles

Alloy banjos on both brakes not recommended for road use

Fail 7 Jul 2020 41,916 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,677 miles

indicators held on with tape

Fail 27 May 2014 41,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,249 miles

rear foot rest loose

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,672 miles

l/h/f engine mount broken

rear tyre side wall worn

Fail 25 May 2011 40,608 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

l/h/f engine mount broken

rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,841 miles

rear foot peg rubbers missing

Fail 28 May 2010 39,841 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 39,231 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,947 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 38,947 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,996 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,501 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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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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What year was P273 CTA registered?

P273 CTA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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