MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake fluid level low but not below low level mark
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak ()
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.2.A1f(i))
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
center stand worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
center stand worn
nearside handle bar grip security
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
nearside handle bar grip security
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
front brake pads worn low
front tyre close to legal limit
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R805 EBD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R805 EBD, 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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R805 EBD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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