MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Left hand grip not fully secure
Left hand handlebar grip not fully secure
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front brake slightly holding on.
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R474 VNT is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 R474 VNT, 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 R474 VNT registered?
R474 VNT is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 October 1997.
Is R474 VNT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R474 VNT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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