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R465 HMR

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 HMR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 88,281 miles

Stop lamp not working FRONT BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,655 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,158 miles

N/S/R engine mounting?

Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

N/S/R engine mounting?

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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R465 HMR is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R465 HMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R465 HMR registered?

R465 HMR is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R465 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 HMR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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