MOT Status
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38,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
left hand fork leg corroded above where seal travel to
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R78 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 R78 JGO, 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 R78 JGO registered?
R78 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R78 JGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 JGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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