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P343 MOH

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,247 mi
Last recorded28,247 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 MOH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,492 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,698 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 24,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,348 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,501 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 20,324 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,324 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,804 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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P343 MOH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P343 MOH, 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 P343 MOH registered?

P343 MOH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P343 MOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 MOH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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