MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
No plate starting to brake up figues lifting.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
No plate starting to brake up,figures lifting.
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R308 LAM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R308 LAM, 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 R308 LAM registered?
R308 LAM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R308 LAM safe to buy?
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