MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R165 VLD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 R165 VLD, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R165 VLD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R165 VLD safe to buy?
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