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R578 TYB

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 TYB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 61,229 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 May 2018 61,193 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,740 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,740 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,801 miles

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

front tyre ageing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,797 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

front tyre ageing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

fuel tank corrodid

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

bolts missing from crash bar

o/s bar end missing

slight binding front wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,000 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,000 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,425 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,134 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,403 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,403 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,538 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 34,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,955 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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R578 TYB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R578 TYB, 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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R578 TYB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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