MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,324 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake lever feels spongy
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S788 LJB is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 S788 LJB, 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 S788 LJB registered?
S788 LJB is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S788 LJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S788 LJB 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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