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P303 WFG

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 WFG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 29,834 miles

Daylight use only

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,083 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 27,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,091 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,325 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,744 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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P303 WFG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P303 WFG, 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 P303 WFG registered?

P303 WFG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P303 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 WFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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