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Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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P879 SHK is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 P879 SHK, 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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P879 SHK is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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