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R473 JDM

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,019 mi
Last recorded18,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 JDM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2009 18,019 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,019 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,095 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R473 JDM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R473 JDM, 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 R473 JDM registered?

R473 JDM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R473 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 JDM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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