MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blowing at front section (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
exhaust mounting poor
near side front engine mount spacer missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
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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R712 OAD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 R712 OAD, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R712 OAD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R712 OAD safe to buy?
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