MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R454 EBE is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R454 EBE, 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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How do I check the history of R454 EBE?
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What year was R454 EBE registered?
R454 EBE is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 December 1997.
Is R454 EBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R454 EBE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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