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R651 KRH

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 KRH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 75,150 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 73,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,348 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 70,348 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,142 miles

Offside Front mirror missing

Offside Front mirror missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 64,142 miles

Offside Front mirror missing

Offside Front mirror missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,558 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 60,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,347 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,675 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 44,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,397 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,399 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 40,398 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,223 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,948 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,941 miles

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

front shocker gators split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,104 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,525 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,697 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R651 KRH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R651 KRH, 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 R651 KRH registered?

R651 KRH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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