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P332 VGO

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,041 mi
Last recorded7,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 VGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 7,041 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 82,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 82,467 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 46,896 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 VGO is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

P332 VGO is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P332 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P332 VGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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