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R418 WHJ

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,918 mi
Last recorded89,918 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 WHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,906 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,507 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,507 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 88,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 85,705 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 1 May 2010 85,705 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,319 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,066 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,842 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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R418 WHJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R418 WHJ, 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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R418 WHJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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