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R659 VDV

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,320 mi
Last recorded22,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 VDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,703 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 19,699 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,546 miles

n/s/r foot rest worn

Fail 1 Apr 2016 19,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

n/s/r foot rest worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 19,067 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,811 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

both tyers perishing

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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R659 VDV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R659 VDV, 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 R659 VDV registered?

R659 VDV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R659 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 VDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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