MOT Status
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20,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
Front mudguard damaged
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FSU 983 is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1996 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 33,174 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 FSU 983, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FSU 983 registered?
FSU 983 is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is FSU 983 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FSU 983 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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