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P808 MWB

1997 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 MWB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,369 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 59,367 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight warp in disc causing pad to chatter (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,877 miles

Chain guard loose

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,877 miles

Chain guard loose

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,164 miles

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

no exhaust clamp on rear box, system not leaking and still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,426 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,796 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 39,787 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,825 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear tyre is starting to perrish/also a cut in rear tyre but not through to the canvase.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,905 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,646 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,636 miles

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

Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

nearside rear foot peg has seized

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,824 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 18,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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P808 MWB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P808 MWB, 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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P808 MWB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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