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R632 GFW

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,201 mi
Last recorded30,201 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 GFW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 30,201 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2024 30,153 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 30,135 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 29,881 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 29,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,391 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,052 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 19,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,830 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,721 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 12,809 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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R632 GFW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R632 GFW, 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 R632 GFW registered?

R632 GFW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R632 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R632 GFW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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