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P807 TBH

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 TBH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,470 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 61,470 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,417 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 60,417 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls fit a new switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,054 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,460 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working fit a new bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,089 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 53,089 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,589 miles

cracking noise from headstock

Fail 2 Dec 2015 51,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

cracking noise from headstock

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,555 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 50,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 49,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,291 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,100 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,953 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,024 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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P807 TBH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P807 TBH, 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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P807 TBH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P807 TBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P807 TBH shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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