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R410 CEU

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,272 mi
Last recorded63,272 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 CEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,272 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 63,234 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 26 Aug 2023 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,484 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,049 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,754 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,688 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,688 miles

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

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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,099 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 45,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 45,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,626 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 36,867 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 36,867 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R410 CEU is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R410 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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What year was R410 CEU registered?

R410 CEU is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R410 CEU safe to buy?

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