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R908 SLL

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,686 mi
Last recorded31,686 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 SLL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 31,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 31,686 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,650 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 31,650 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,274 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 31,274 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 31,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,722 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 29,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,488 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,215 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,147 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 26,147 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,276 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,138 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 23,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,558 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,069 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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R908 SLL is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R908 SLL, 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 R908 SLL registered?

R908 SLL is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R908 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 SLL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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