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P646 TUS

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 TUS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 17,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,999 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

centre stand slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,254 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,254 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,107 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,787 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR TYRE VALVE

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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P646 TUS is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P646 TUS, 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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P646 TUS is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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