MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?
Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P287 UAT is a 1997 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1997 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 30,799 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P287 UAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P287 UAT registered?
P287 UAT is a 1997 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 18 March 1997.
Is P287 UAT safe to buy?
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