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R515 AMA

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,116 mi
Last recorded48,116 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 AMA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,022 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,776 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,402 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 14,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 12,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,521 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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R515 AMA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R515 AMA, 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 R515 AMA registered?

R515 AMA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R515 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 AMA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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