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R470 TKY

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,488 mi
Last recorded47,488 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 TKY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pillion Seat not fitted

Side Mounted Pannier Loose

Fail 2 Nov 2017 47,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pillion Seat not fitted

Side Mounted Pannier Loose

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,724 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Hole in bottom of silencer (7.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain clip fitted backwards (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Tubeless valve perrished & split (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure Lower slide mounting rubber bush missing - caliper rubbing on edge of disc (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

R/H pannier slightly loose on mounting bolts - but secure

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,680 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 40,676 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,667 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,345 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 32,201 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

noise from rear brake when turning wheel

rad insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,149 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,157 miles

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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R470 TKY is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R470 TKY, 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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R470 TKY is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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