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P597 MLE

1997 Honda Cb

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb36,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear light cracking on tyre side wall, rear.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear tyre side wall has light cracking

light fouling of steering on left lock

Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tyre side wall has light cracking

light fouling of steering on left lock

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,388 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 52,388 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 51,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,553 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 13,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,664 miles

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

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

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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P597 MLE is a 1997 Honda Cb in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P597 MLE, 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 P597 MLE registered?

P597 MLE is a 1997 Honda Cb, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P597 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 MLE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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