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P463 DOD

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,980 mi
Last recorded14,980 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 DOD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 14,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,674 miles

front tyre has some age cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2014 14,639 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,509 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 14,386 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,324 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

front tyre age cracked on sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,150 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight rev increase on right lock

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,078 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 14,047 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 May 2008 13,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,463 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 13,463 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 11,875 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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P463 DOD is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P463 DOD, 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 P463 DOD registered?

P463 DOD is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P463 DOD safe to buy?

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