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R894 GWV

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,190 mi
Last recorded34,190 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 GWV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,641 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R894 GWV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R894 GWV, 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 R894 GWV registered?

R894 GWV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R894 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 GWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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