MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
motorcycle main stand corroded !!!
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
tape on h/l lens
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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 SCH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SCH, 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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What year was R778 SCH registered?
R778 SCH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R778 SCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R778 SCH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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