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R814 UYB

1997 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,900 mi
Last recorded42,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 UYB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 41,068 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 40,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R814 UYB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R814 UYB, 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 R814 UYB registered?

R814 UYB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R814 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 UYB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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