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R587 YWC

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,593 mi
Last recorded19,593 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 YWC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 19,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 19,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,778 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,655 miles

Rear tyre split on both side walls

Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,410 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 17,585 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,854 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,977 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 11,977 miles

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

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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R587 YWC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R587 YWC, 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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What year was R587 YWC registered?

R587 YWC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R587 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 YWC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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