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P582 GCH

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,405 mi
Last recorded36,405 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 GCH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 36,405 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 36,405 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 36,044 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 35,808 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 35,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 35,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 35,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,382 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 34,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,803 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 25,340 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 21,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,638 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,638 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 14,612 miles

Front Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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P582 GCH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P582 GCH, 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 P582 GCH registered?

P582 GCH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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