MOT Status
Mileage
60,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
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 wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S778 JJB is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 S778 JJB, 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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What year was S778 JJB registered?
S778 JJB is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is S778 JJB safe to buy?
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