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R468 WUD

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 WUD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 30,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,701 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 25,991 miles

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

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 25,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 21,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,801 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 8,115 miles

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

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

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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R468 WUD is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R468 WUD, 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 R468 WUD registered?

R468 WUD is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R468 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 WUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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