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P79 DWN

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 DWN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 58,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 56,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,762 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 50,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 48,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 474,112 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,410 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,819 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,488 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no free play on throttle

revs increase slightly on lock to lock

Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no free play on throttle

revs increase slightly on lock to lock

Pass 24 May 2013 32,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 23,899 miles

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

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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P79 DWN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P79 DWN, 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 P79 DWN registered?

P79 DWN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P79 DWN safe to buy?

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