MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front tyre low pressure
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front tyre low pressure
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear tyre has been repaired [plugged]
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R566 OGC is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R566 OGC, 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 R566 OGC registered?
R566 OGC is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 December 1997.
Is R566 OGC safe to buy?
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