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S297 MRS

1999 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,107 mi
Last recorded36,107 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 MRS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,107 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 36,107 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 32,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 32,758 miles

Central Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front sprocket cover insecure

Oil filter corroded

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 32,480 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,925 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 30,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 25,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 23,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 23,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,862 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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S297 MRS is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S297 MRS, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S297 MRS is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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