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R462 NNN

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,143 mi
Last recorded40,143 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 NNN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 38,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 37,520 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 35,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 31,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2014 29,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,686 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 19,678 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,262 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,027 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 12,027 miles

Front 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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R462 NNN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R462 NNN, 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 R462 NNN registered?

R462 NNN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R462 NNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 NNN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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