MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle hanging up on release (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside footrest not original - no anti slip fitted
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Clutch lever shortened. ball end missing (6.2.1g)
Offside footrest non standard - does not fold
Rear number plate deteriorated
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
os foot rest does not fold - repaired
rear number plate deteriorated
chain split link clip appears to need replacing
os footrest has temporary repair - not original item
rear number plate cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
offside riders footrest damaged but function not impaired
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
offside riders footrest damaged but function not impaired
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
offside riders footrest damaged but function not impaired
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?
Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R646 YEV is a 1997 Honda Cb 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 30,799 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R646 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R646 YEV is a 1997 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 18 September 1997.
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