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R604 YVW

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 YVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016
Fail 30 Mar 2016

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2014

daytime use only

Pass 29 Nov 2010 5,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,908 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,955 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 46,955 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,924 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,900 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R604 YVW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R604 YVW, 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 R604 YVW registered?

R604 YVW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R604 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 YVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R604 YVW have outstanding finance?

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