1997 Honda CB500 0.5L Petrol · R153 DBA
1997 Honda CB500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 36,781 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CB500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 499cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R153 DBA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 36,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R153 DBA Mileage History
- 22/06/202235,321 mi
- 11/04/202436,781 mi+1,460 mi
Average of roughly 809 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R153 DBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cb500 (R153 DBA) between June 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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