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R418 WRJ

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,583 mi
Last recorded33,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 WRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,583 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 33,583 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure ENGINE MOUNT FIXIG (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 33,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 32,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2017 32,008 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 32,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,444 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,476 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 20,227 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 WRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R418 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 R418 WRJ registered?

R418 WRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R418 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 WRJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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