MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators not working REPLACED LEFT INDICATOR BULB (1.5.1c)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R994 YLL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow 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 CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 R994 YLL, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R994 YLL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 June 1998.
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