MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Dash turns off when main beam activated
Exhaust fouling rear coil spring
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?
Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 HGN is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 35,241 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 HGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R488 HGN registered?
R488 HGN is a 1998 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R488 HGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 HGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R488 HGN have outstanding finance?
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