MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Shock absorbers (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Shock absorbers (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
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)
offside front footrest return spring fractured
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
offside front footrest return spring fractured
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?
Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R987 HAR is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 35,241 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R987 HAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R987 HAR is a 1998 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R987 HAR safe to buy?
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