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R504 TRK

1997 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,130 mi
Last recorded39,130 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 TRK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,130 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,949 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 35,949 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,635 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 25,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R504 TRK is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R504 TRK, 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 R504 TRK registered?

R504 TRK is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R504 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 TRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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