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R53 CDV

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,818 mi
Last recorded50,818 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 CDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 50,818 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 47,731 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 40,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,414 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 38,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2019 38,074 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 35,266 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 35,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 32,013 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,990 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,315 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 19,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,942 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 18,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,457 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 18,216 miles

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 11 May 2006 17,333 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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R53 CDV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R53 CDV, 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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R53 CDV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R53 CDV safe to buy?

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