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P28 XTX

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,036 mi
Last recorded48,036 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 XTX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 48,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 43,449 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,630 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 38,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,481 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,568 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 19,568 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 14,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,338 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
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P28 XTX is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P28 XTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P28 XTX registered?

P28 XTX is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P28 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 XTX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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