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P879 SHK

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 SHK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023
Fail 28 Mar 2023

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 33,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 33,186 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,817 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 67,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 67,065 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 66,585 miles

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.

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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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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What year was P879 SHK registered?

P879 SHK is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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