MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R985 JGH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R985 JGH, 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 R985 JGH registered?
R985 JGH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R985 JGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 JGH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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