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P811 FJO

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,165 mi
Last recorded66,165 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,146 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,146 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,398 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 24,272 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,780 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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P811 FJO is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P811 FJO, 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 P811 FJO registered?

P811 FJO is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P811 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P811 FJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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