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P812 TBE

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,445 mi
Last recorded41,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 TBE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 40,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,376 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 35,374 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,018 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,771 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2014 30,771 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,114 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,354 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 24,097 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,097 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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P812 TBE is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P812 TBE, 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 P812 TBE registered?

P812 TBE is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P812 TBE safe to buy?

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