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R733 YOJ

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 YOJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,479 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 80,479 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,037 miles

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,517 miles

Handlebars possibly slightly deformed

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,126 miles

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

Handlebars possibly bent

Nail in rear tyre

Number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,232 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake lever does not return fully

Fuel hose clip not fitted correctly

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Handlebars possibly bent

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside and nearside handlebar grips partially loose

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,232 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake lever does not return fully

Fuel hose clip not fitted correctly

Handlebars possibly bent

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside and nearside handlebar grips partially loose

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,186 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,688 miles

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

Rear N/S damper spring showing signs of corrosion

Seat taped up

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,089 miles

seat taped up

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,283 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

seat tapped up

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,455 miles

1, REAR TYRE WALL SIDE WALLS COVERED IN CHAIN LUBE. †2, SEAT TORN.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 42,672 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,672 miles

REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

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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R733 YOJ is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R733 YOJ, 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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R733 YOJ is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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