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R765 KUG

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,931 mi
Last recorded28,931 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 KUG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 28,931 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 27,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 27,887 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,978 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 26,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 25,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 20,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,040 miles

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

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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R765 KUG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R765 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 R765 KUG registered?

R765 KUG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R765 KUG safe to buy?

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