MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R778 HMW is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R778 HMW, 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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R778 HMW is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R778 HMW safe to buy?
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