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R269 SES

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 SES
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,582 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,345 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,637 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 40,561 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 34,907 miles

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

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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R269 SES is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R269 SES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R269 SES registered?

R269 SES is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R269 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 SES 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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