MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
gaters fitted to front forks
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R574 MFV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R574 MFV, 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 R574 MFV registered?
R574 MFV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 December 1997.
Is R574 MFV safe to buy?
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