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R874 KNR

1997 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,617 mi
Last recorded25,617 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 KNR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 25,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 25,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,321 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 24,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 24,106 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,234 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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R874 KNR is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R874 KNR, 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 R874 KNR registered?

R874 KNR is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R874 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 KNR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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