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R586 YRJ

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,834 mi
Last recorded36,834 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 YRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 36,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 36,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 36,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 36,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,595 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 36,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 36,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 36,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 35,953 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,453 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,251 miles

slight oil leak on front forks repair to exhaust front brake pads 80% WORN

Pass 14 Jul 2007 32,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,351 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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R586 YRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R586 YRJ, 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

How do I check the history of R586 YRJ?

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What year was R586 YRJ registered?

R586 YRJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R586 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 YRJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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