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R566 OGC

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 OGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,317 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front tyre low pressure

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,317 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front tyre low pressure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,481 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 62,701 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre has been repaired [plugged]

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,573 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,517 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 56,517 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,912 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R566 OGC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R566 OGC, 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 R566 OGC registered?

R566 OGC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 December 1997.

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