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R357 BBM

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,015 mi
Last recorded23,015 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 BBM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 23,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 22,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm has slight side to side play but not considered excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 22,911 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm pivot bearings have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,558 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 22,557 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 16,986 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 16,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,960 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,960 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 12,780 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 12,330 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 12,330 miles

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

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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R357 BBM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R357 BBM, 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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R357 BBM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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