MOT Status
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63,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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swingarm corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
swingarm corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?
Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N471 YRM is a 1997 Honda Cb 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1997 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 30,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Honda Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N471 YRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N471 YRM is a 1997 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is N471 YRM safe to buy?
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