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R489 STF

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,804 mi
Last recorded76,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 STF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,804 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre side wall cracking

drive chain dry

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,187 miles

Rear tyre getting perrished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake disc rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear tyre getting perrished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,788 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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R489 STF is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R489 STF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R489 STF registered?

R489 STF is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R489 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 STF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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