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P504 CPM

1997 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,008 mi
Last recorded22,008 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Hornet21,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 22,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 21,732 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 21,732 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 21,544 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged multi cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged multi cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,476 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?

Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
1,043
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
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P504 CPM is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,870 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 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P504 CPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P504 CPM registered?

P504 CPM is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P504 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 CPM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P504 CPM have outstanding finance?

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