MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective nut is not locking type (5.2.1 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak from sump plug.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R261 SLA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R261 SLA, 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 R261 SLA registered?
R261 SLA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1997.
Is R261 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R261 SLA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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