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R364 AVC

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,515 mi
Last recorded17,515 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 AVC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,515 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

rear brake hose from handlebar slightly touches on fuel tank cowl on left lock.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 17,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

rear brake hose from handlebar slightly touches on fuel tank cowl on left lock.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 32 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 18 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 18 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R364 AVC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R364 AVC, 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 R364 AVC registered?

R364 AVC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R364 AVC safe to buy?

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