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R559 VAB

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,871 mi
Last recorded17,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 VAB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,871 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 17,870 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,165 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 15,165 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2006

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

nearside forkseal leakig oil

Pass 22 Jul 2006

nearside forkseal leakig oil

Pass 14 Jun 2005 14,961 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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R559 VAB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R559 VAB, 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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How do I check the history of R559 VAB?

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What year was R559 VAB registered?

R559 VAB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R559 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 VAB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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