MOT Status
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52,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose left switch gear loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
front tyre has slight crazing between the tread blocks
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
front tyre has slight crazing between the tread blocks
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
front brake is dragging slightly
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside riders footrest badly worn
Side stand springs worn
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R87 TSN is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R87 TSN, 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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R87 TSN is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R87 TSN safe to buy?
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