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R534 BOT

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,549 mi
Last recorded32,549 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 BOT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,549 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,482 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,590 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,124 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,809 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 12,513 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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R534 BOT is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R534 BOT, 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 R534 BOT registered?

R534 BOT is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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