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P669 KAJ

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,976 mi
Last recorded50,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 KAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,976 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with screw in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,244 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 41,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 40,765 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,922 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 4,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 2,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 1,007 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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P669 KAJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P669 KAJ, 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 P669 KAJ registered?

P669 KAJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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