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R775 FHU

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,444 mi
Last recorded47,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 FHU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 47,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 47,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 47,253 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 47,235 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,942 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 46,930 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 45,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2020 45,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,362 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left+right (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 32,128 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,111 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,000 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R775 FHU is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R775 FHU, 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 R775 FHU registered?

R775 FHU is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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