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R310 LAM

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,116 mi
Last recorded198,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 LAM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 198,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Swinging arm has slight free play

Pass 28 Nov 2020 196,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has reduced damping

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

Rear Shock absorber has reduced damping

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 188,673 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 88,673 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 172,547 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 172,274 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 161,202 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 161,202 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 149,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 39,001 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 39,001 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,641 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 29,641 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 19,481 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 9,577 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 9,573 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 90,285 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 82,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 82,098 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 75,012 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 75,012 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,053 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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R310 LAM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R310 LAM, 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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R310 LAM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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