MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?
Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R974 FBA is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,712 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 Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R974 FBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R974 FBA registered?
R974 FBA is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R974 FBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R974 FBA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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