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R363 FPN

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,565 mi
Last recorded60,565 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 FPN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,967 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,361 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 41,598 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 41,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,068 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 25,068 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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R363 FPN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R363 FPN, 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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What year was R363 FPN registered?

R363 FPN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R363 FPN safe to buy?

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