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R480 TPX

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,639 mi
Last recorded44,639 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 TPX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,639 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 44,639 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 43,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 39,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 38,414 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,001 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,168 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,073 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,072 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2005 20,853 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R480 TPX is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige 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 R480 TPX, 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 R480 TPX registered?

R480 TPX is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R480 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 TPX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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