MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,696 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine bolt mounting repaired! (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine bolt mounting repaired! (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp not working front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Outer Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks on side wall inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front sprocket cannot be seen without removing side cover
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R949 FHW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R949 FHW, 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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R949 FHW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 January 1998.
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