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R779 LDA

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 LDA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,138 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,882 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,882 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 25,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 23,854 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 22,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,293 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,273 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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R779 LDA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R779 LDA, 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 R779 LDA registered?

R779 LDA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R779 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 LDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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