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R75 AGY

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,063 mi
Last recorded42,063 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 AGY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,063 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 42,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,914 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired lamp lens cracked. (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,805 miles

front brake starting to bind.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,755 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 40,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,339 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,850 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,850 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

BOTH TYRES ARE UNDER INFLATED

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 38,082 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 38,077 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R75 AGY is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black 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 R75 AGY, 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 R75 AGY registered?

R75 AGY is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R75 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 AGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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