MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired slight rusting in headlight reflector (1.2.3a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front light brake bind
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
clutch lever end broken
exhaust silencer clamp loose
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
wheel alighnment out slightly
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
n/s front engine case mounting brocken
o/s pillion footrest out of alignment
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
n/s front engine case mounting brocken
noise from rear brake
o/s pillion footrest out of alignment
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 WJW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R455 WJW, 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 R455 WJW registered?
R455 WJW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R455 WJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 WJW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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