MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Swinging arm has slight free play
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has reduced damping
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has reduced damping
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R310 LAM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 R310 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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R310 LAM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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