1997 Honda CB500 0.5L Petrol · R421 HGC
1997 Honda CB500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 06/12/1997. Recorded mileage 84,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CB500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 499cc
R421 HGC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2022
- 84,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R421 HGC Mileage History
- 10/07/20064,237 mi
- 10/07/20074,456 mi+219 mi
- 12/05/20095,324 mi+868 mi
- 18/05/20105,966 mi+642 mi
- 05/08/20106,031 mi+65 mi
- 05/08/20106,031 mi
- 30/08/20118,404 mi+2,373 mi
- 31/08/20118,404 mi
- 30/08/201210,375 mi+1,971 mi
- 30/08/201210,375 mi
- 30/08/201312,094 mi+1,719 mi
- 29/08/201422,053 mi+9,959 mi
- 28/08/201545,164 mi+23,111 mi
- 15/04/201764,177 mi+19,013 mi
- 05/01/201972,015 mi+7,838 mi
- 12/01/202077,958 mi+5,943 mi
- 02/04/202181,714 mi+3,756 mi
- 02/04/202181,714 mi
- 23/07/202284,430 mi+2,716 mi
Average of roughly 5,001 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R421 HGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cb500 (R421 HGC) between July 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))”; “Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
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