MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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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R977 GGO is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R977 GGO, 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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What year was R977 GGO registered?
R977 GGO is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R977 GGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R977 GGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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