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P730 LVW

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

29,000 mi
Last recorded29,000 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 LVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,000 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 29,000 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 22,683 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2015 19,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 19,196 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,330 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,395 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 16,349 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 13,810 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,092 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 7,092 miles

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

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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P730 LVW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P730 LVW, 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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P730 LVW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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