MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
fitting tool still attached to oil filter
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R996 VNN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R996 VNN, 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 R996 VNN registered?
R996 VNN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R996 VNN safe to buy?
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