MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R276 CVW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Maroon 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 R276 CVW, 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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R276 CVW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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