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R389 CEU

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,137 mi
Last recorded55,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 CEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 55,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,247 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,561 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 49,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,512 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,512 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,993 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,635 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,348 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 48,348 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,573 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 47,573 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,218 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,218 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,549 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,261 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 37,261 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R389 CEU is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R389 CEU, 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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R389 CEU is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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