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P654 KPO

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,901 mi
Last recorded99,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 KPO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2018 99,901 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged engine mount (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,517 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted engine mount (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,436 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted engine mount (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 93,436 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted engine mount (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,519 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 89,519 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 82,850 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 71,881 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 71,881 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,704 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,704 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,641 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 May 2008 65,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,947 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,224 miles

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P654 KPO is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black 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 P654 KPO, 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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P654 KPO is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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