MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear 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 (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear 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 (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R231 XHY is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R231 XHY, 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 R231 XHY registered?
R231 XHY is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 August 1998.
Is R231 XHY safe to buy?
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