MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
swingarm corroding
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
swingarm corroding
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
swinging arm corroding
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front tyre worn unevenly.
offside exhaust stud broken but system not leaking.
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R220 VFJ is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R220 VFJ, 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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What year was R220 VFJ registered?
R220 VFJ is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R220 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R220 VFJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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