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R469 HGC

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 68,455 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,013 miles

front brake lever slight damage

front fork seals deteriorated

rear swing arm slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 64,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,485 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,482 miles

Nearside 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))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,997 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,480 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 56,702 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 56,702 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2011 53,260 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 53,260 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 50,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 48,608 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 48,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 May 2008 45,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 42,939 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 42,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,996 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 39,996 miles

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

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

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R469 HGC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R469 HGC, 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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R469 HGC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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