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P853 KTF

1997 Honda Cb

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,922 mi
Last recorded67,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb36,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 KTF
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,922 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 67,918 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached Top bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,982 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,740 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 64,734 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 63,605 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 63,605 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,894 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,392 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,387 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 50,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,733 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 47,569 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,577 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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P853 KTF is a 1997 Honda Cb in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,502 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P853 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P853 KTF is a 1997 Honda Cb, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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