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R533 WOV

1997 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,852 mi
Last recorded30,852 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 WOV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 30,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 30,830 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 30,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 30,615 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 29,311 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,377 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Fail 13 Jun 2018 26,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,194 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 26,194 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 26,181 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 26,167 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,231 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,981 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,653 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,386 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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R533 WOV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R533 WOV, 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 R533 WOV registered?

R533 WOV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R533 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 WOV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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