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P897 FKE

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 FKE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,280 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2011 66,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,986 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 58,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,818 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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P897 FKE is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 33,174 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 P897 FKE, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P897 FKE registered?

P897 FKE is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P897 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 FKE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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