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P562 AHO

1997 Honda Cb 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb 50030,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 AHO
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 59,191 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 55,298 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,384 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,340 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 43,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 43,447 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 43,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,679 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,537 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 42,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,053 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 42,053 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 41,379 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2011 41,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front caliper contaminated by oil, not yet on pads

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,483 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,661 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 39,165 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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P562 AHO is a 1997 Honda Cb 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 30,799 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P562 AHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P562 AHO is a 1997 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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