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R419 WRJ

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,308 mi
Last recorded45,308 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 WRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 45,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 45,299 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Scratch covering still applied (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure Cable tied on (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Lighting wiring rubbing on rear tyre

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 42,622 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 42,621 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,440 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,929 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,924 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp mounting deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,136 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 35,023 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,023 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 27,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 20,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,576 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 13,576 miles

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

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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R419 WRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R419 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 R419 WRJ registered?

R419 WRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R419 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 WRJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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