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R554 LFE

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,136 mi
Last recorded26,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 LFE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 26,136 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 17,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 6,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,210 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 4,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 3,747 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 3,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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R554 LFE is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R554 LFE, 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 R554 LFE registered?

R554 LFE is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R554 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 LFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R554 LFE have outstanding finance?

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