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R646 YEV

1997 Honda Cb 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,048 mi
Last recorded43,048 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb 50030,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 YEV
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 43,048 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 42,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle hanging up on release (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,660 miles

Offside footrest not original - no anti slip fitted

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,845 miles

Clutch lever shortened. ball end missing (6.2.1g)

Offside footrest non standard - does not fold

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 36,374 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,374 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

os foot rest does not fold - repaired

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,868 miles

chain split link clip appears to need replacing

os footrest has temporary repair - not original item

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,827 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 34,466 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,951 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

offside riders footrest damaged but function not impaired

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,951 miles

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

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

offside riders footrest damaged but function not impaired

Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,925 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

offside riders footrest damaged but function not impaired

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,011 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,236 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,058 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 20,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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R646 YEV is a 1997 Honda Cb 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 30,799 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R646 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R646 YEV is a 1997 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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