MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
nearside lockstop damaged
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
nearside lockstop damaged
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Bike in a very dirty condition!
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P292 PLN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P292 PLN, 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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P292 PLN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P292 PLN safe to buy?
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