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P737 NSG

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 NSG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,088 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 88,085 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,470 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,445 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

side stand loose and spring worn

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,373 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,352 miles

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

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 81,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,069 miles

Front slight oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hassis has some light corrosion but not to excess

Fail 26 Aug 2021 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hassis has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,520 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,520 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 59,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 53,570 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 53,561 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 52,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front disc has corrosion on inner surface

Pass 27 May 2011 50,687 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 49,150 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,062 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2008 43,490 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 43,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,642 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,626 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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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P737 NSG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P737 NSG, 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 P737 NSG registered?

P737 NSG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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