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R52 JSC

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,167 mi
Last recorded29,167 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 JSC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,638 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,972 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,634 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 13,634 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

brake caliper moves a lot on turn rear wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,185 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 12,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,207 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 10,207 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,957 miles

rear tyre near wear limit

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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R52 JSC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R52 JSC, 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 R52 JSC registered?

R52 JSC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R52 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 JSC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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