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R940 HAT

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,959 mi
Last recorded28,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,963 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,100 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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R940 HAT is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R940 HAT, 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 R940 HAT registered?

R940 HAT is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R940 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 HAT shows 10 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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