MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Headlight mounts missing rubber dampers.
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wiring around headstock non-standard/ exposed.
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlight mounts missing rubber dampers.
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wiring around headstock non-standard/ exposed.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
head lamps beam pattern not as recognised pattern,but meets requirements. slightly dull.
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
head lamps beam pattern not as recognised pattern,but meets requirements. slightly dull.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R974 SDA is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R974 SDA, 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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R974 SDA is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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