CarVerify

Free Car Check

R364 VAB

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,756 mi
Last recorded52,756 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 VAB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,756 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 52,756 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,181 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 49,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,641 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,846 miles

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R364 VAB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R364 VAB, 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

How do I check the history of R364 VAB?

You can check the full history of R364 VAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R364 VAB registered?

R364 VAB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R364 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 VAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R364 VAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R364 VAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.