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P449 LCF

1997 Honda Cb

Grey Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,137 mi
Last recorded38,137 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb36,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 LCF
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,199 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handlebars slighty bent

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,629 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,823 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 33,823 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,903 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 24,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,882 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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P449 LCF is a 1997 Honda Cb in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,502 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P449 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P449 LCF registered?

P449 LCF is a 1997 Honda Cb, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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