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R133 TLX

1997 Honda Cb 500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,552 mi
Last recorded23,552 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb 50030,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 TLX
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,552 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 23,552 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 90,161 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 90,161 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 63,172 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 25,126 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 25,035 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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R133 TLX is a 1997 Honda Cb 500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 30,799 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R133 TLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R133 TLX registered?

R133 TLX is a 1997 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R133 TLX safe to buy?

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