MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Side Panel (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Footrest Rubber Missing
Nearside Rear Side Panel Bolt Missing
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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 TKL is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 TKL, 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 TKL registered?
R261 TKL is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 August 1997.
Is R261 TKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R261 TKL shows 5 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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