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R39 LJK

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,282 mi
Last recorded100,282 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 LJK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,282 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 100,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,469 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,136 miles

l/h handle bar grip insecure.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,136 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached both top shock bolts missing. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

l/h handle bar grip insecure.

rear body work/panel insecure

Pass 15 May 2017 58,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot. (6.2.1e)

clutch lever pivot worn.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,151 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 43,367 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,367 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,294 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

can not see either brake fluid level

number plate starting to de laminate .

Fail 1 May 2013 28,294 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

can not see either brake fluid level

number plate starting to de laminate .

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside lockstop slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 8,977 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 3,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 3,382 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
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R39 LJK is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R39 LJK, 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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R39 LJK is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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