MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
indicators slightly fast
throttle slightly stiff in operation
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear suspension slightly stiff
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
o/s footrest mounting cracked
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R272 MJH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R272 MJH, 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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R272 MJH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 August 1997.
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