MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp not working rear bulb u/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Side stand operation stiff
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
amount of chain lubricant on left side of rear tyre
Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P734 TEW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red 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 P734 TEW, 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 P734 TEW registered?
P734 TEW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 July 1997.
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