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R783 UYA

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,474 mi
Last recorded43,474 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 UYA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,770 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,171 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 32,171 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,941 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,842 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 10,237 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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R783 UYA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R783 UYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R783 UYA registered?

R783 UYA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R783 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 UYA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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