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R331 BLH

1997 Honda CB500T

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,920 mi
Last recorded57,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 BLH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500T
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,577 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 66,570 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda CB500T?

Based on 559 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
170
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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R331 BLH is a 1997 Honda CB500T in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Honda CB500T fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R331 BLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500T typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CB500T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R331 BLH registered?

R331 BLH is a 1997 Honda CB500T, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R331 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 BLH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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