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R410 WRJ

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 WRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017

no lights fitted competition motocycle day time mot only

Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,119 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,101 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,480 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 42,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside footrest siezed in 'up' position.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 39,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,405 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 36,269 miles

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

Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 25,754 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,561 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 23,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 2 Apr 2007 15,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,251 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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R410 WRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

R410 WRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R410 WRJ safe to buy?

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