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R331 PBM

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 PBM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 38,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 37,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,141 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 35,141 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,645 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,677 miles

drive chain has tight spots

Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,116 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 12,890 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

advise rear light unit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,890 miles

advise rear light unit

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,261 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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
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R331 PBM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R331 PBM, 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 R331 PBM registered?

R331 PBM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R331 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 PBM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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