MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fork gaters split
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
no plate delaminated
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R756 ABU is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R756 ABU, 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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What year was R756 ABU registered?
R756 ABU is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R756 ABU safe to buy?
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