MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
offside chain adjuster not tight against swing arm.
front brake binding slightly.not enough to fail
mainstand broken,pivots worn,not really useable
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
front brake binding slightly.not enough to fail
front tyre pressure was low,re-inflated
grabrail loose
mainstand broken,pivots worn,not really useable
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R543 EHK is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R543 EHK, 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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R543 EHK is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 December 1997.
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