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R948 MSA

1997 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,472 mi
Last recorded39,472 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 MSA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,472 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,200 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,741 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 28,740 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,225 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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R948 MSA 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R948 MSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R948 MSA registered?

R948 MSA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R948 MSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 MSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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