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R660 WLG

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,854 mi
Last recorded44,854 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 WLG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,854 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 44,854 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,056 miles

front and rear brake performance could be better

front fork seals misting

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Split in rear tyre.

Fail 12 Sep 2020 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Split in rear tyre.

Pass 3 May 2019 39,643 miles

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

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

rear suspension stiff

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,730 miles

rear suspension stiff

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,494 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,081 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre perishing in tread

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 35,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,915 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,370 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,001 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,001 miles

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

rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,943 miles

rear suspension is slightly stiff

Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,857 miles

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

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

rear suspension is slightly stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,383 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,821 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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R660 WLG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R660 WLG, 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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R660 WLG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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