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R591 TAC

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,233 mi
Last recorded4,233 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 TAC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 4,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 4,211 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation has excessive travel to lever (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 1,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

head light slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2020

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

speedometer insecurely mounted

Fail 10 Jul 2020

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber likely to become detached can be pulled over mounting bolt (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

speedometer insecurely mounted

Pass 15 May 2019 54,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,723 miles

clutch lever short but functional

gear lever bent but functional

rear brake disc slight score mark

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,416 miles

clutch lever damaged but functional

gear lever damaged but functional

rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 18 Jun 2013 51,406 miles

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

clutch lever damaged but functional

gear lever damaged but functional

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,050 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 47,876 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 44,906 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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R591 TAC 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 75%.

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 R591 TAC, 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 R591 TAC registered?

R591 TAC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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