MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
mirror insecure but still fixed front brake res bit missing but still working
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
corrsion on drive chain
corrsion on rear disc
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
corrsion on drive chain
corrsion on rear disc
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 BBE is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R48 BBE, 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 R48 BBE registered?
R48 BBE is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R48 BBE safe to buy?
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