MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm has slight side to side play but not considered excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm pivot bearings have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R357 BBM is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R357 BBM, 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 R357 BBM registered?
R357 BBM is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R357 BBM safe to buy?
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