MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front 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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R57 FFV is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R57 FFV, 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 R57 FFV registered?
R57 FFV is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R57 FFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R57 FFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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