MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
radiator bolt missing!
radiator bolt missing!
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R259 XJV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 30,026 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 R259 XJV, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R259 XJV registered?
R259 XJV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R259 XJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R259 XJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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