MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre ageing
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre ageing
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
fuel tank corrodid
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
bolts missing from crash bar
o/s bar end missing
slight binding front wheel
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 TYB is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R578 TYB, 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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R578 TYB is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 October 1997.
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