MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
front and rear brake performance could be better
front fork seals misting
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Split in rear tyre.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Split in rear tyre.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear suspension stiff
rear suspension stiff
small cut in rear tyre
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front tyre perishing in tread
rear suspension slightly stiff
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre perishing on sidewall
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre perishing on sidewall
rear suspension is slightly stiff
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear suspension is slightly stiff
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R660 WLG is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 R660 WLG, 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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R660 WLG is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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