MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R908 SLL is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R908 SLL, 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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R908 SLL is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R908 SLL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R908 SLL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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