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R956 TLH

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,065 mi
Last recorded33,065 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 TLH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 33,065 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 33,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,878 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,673 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,673 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,117 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,367 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 20,349 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 18,406 miles

Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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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R956 TLH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R956 TLH, 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 R956 TLH registered?

R956 TLH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R956 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 TLH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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