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R922 MNN

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 MNN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,532 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 May 2013 71,347 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

riders off side foot peg repaired by welding.

wheel misaligned but road test not carried out as tester feels bike is dangerous to ride.

off side spindle securing nut damaged but secure

Fail 12 Apr 2013 71,328 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2012 70,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,272 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

front brake cailper has rubber seals missing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 68,268 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Bike only running on one cylinder!

Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,461 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 60,332 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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R922 MNN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R922 MNN, 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 R922 MNN registered?

R922 MNN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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