MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Centre Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Inner Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
stand touches chain, o/s/f fork damp.
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R796 LGP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R796 LGP, 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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R796 LGP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R796 LGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R796 LGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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