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R519 TDV

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,234 mi
Last recorded34,234 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 TDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,696 miles

cracking in side wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2024 32,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,734 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,257 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 30,257 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,155 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Inner Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,170 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 25 Aug 2009 27,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,539 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,409 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,409 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R519 TDV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R519 TDV, 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 R519 TDV registered?

R519 TDV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R519 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 TDV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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