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P667 WGC

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,457 mi
Last recorded60,457 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 WGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2014 60,457 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

front brake slight bind

front tyre worn

rear brake pads wqorn low

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 58,250 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 57,775 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P667 WGC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P667 WGC, 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 P667 WGC registered?

P667 WGC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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