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P665 WYG

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,327 mi
Last recorded83,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 WYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,327 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 82,398 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,761 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 78,761 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 76,753 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 75,676 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 73,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 73,616 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 71,160 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,774 miles

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 May 2010 64,337 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,139 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,358 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
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P665 WYG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P665 WYG, 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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What year was P665 WYG registered?

P665 WYG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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