MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,723 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
corrosion over all of the bike
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
speedo cable broken
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R79 LJT is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R79 LJT, 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 R79 LJT registered?
R79 LJT is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R79 LJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R79 LJT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R79 LJT have outstanding finance?
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