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R754 KUG

1997 Honda CB500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 KUG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 8 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 8 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose pinch bolt (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,699 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 29,664 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,519 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,188 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,395 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,209 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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R754 KUG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R754 KUG, 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 R754 KUG registered?

R754 KUG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R754 KUG safe to buy?

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