MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R379 OFL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1998 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 R379 OFL, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R379 OFL?
You can check the full history of R379 OFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R379 OFL registered?
R379 OFL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R379 OFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R379 OFL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R379 OFL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R379 OFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.