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P332 CFC

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,937 mi
Last recorded70,937 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 CFC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 70,937 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Re route front brake pipe.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,335 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 59,634 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,024 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 53,017 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P332 CFC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P332 CFC, 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 P332 CFC registered?

P332 CFC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P332 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P332 CFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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