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R942 GGA

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,999 mi
Last recorded25,999 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 GGA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 25,999 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 25,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 22,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,105 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 17,105 miles

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

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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R942 GGA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R942 GGA, 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 R942 GGA registered?

R942 GGA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R942 GGA safe to buy?

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