MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,726 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R590 TAU is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R590 TAU, 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 R590 TAU registered?
R590 TAU is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R590 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R590 TAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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