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R763 CNE

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,085 mi
Last recorded32,085 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 CNE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,860 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 23,218 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,474 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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R763 CNE is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R763 CNE, 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 R763 CNE registered?

R763 CNE is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R763 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 CNE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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