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P816 OAB

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,299 mi
Last recorded17,299 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 OAB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,299 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. alignment is out but is not dangerous (2.5.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,578 miles

Drive chain dry

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing but still secure (7.1.1.c)

Number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 10 Mar 2015 10,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,964 miles

Front suspension has a slight clonk on operation but all seems to work fine.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 6,884 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 6,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,641 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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P816 OAB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P816 OAB, 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 P816 OAB registered?

P816 OAB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P816 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 OAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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