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R863 MAU

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,913 mi
Last recorded83,913 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 MAU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 83,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 83,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 83,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,185 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 83,154 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,625 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,597 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 77,927 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,251 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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R863 MAU is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R863 MAU, 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 R863 MAU registered?

R863 MAU is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R863 MAU safe to buy?

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