MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,097 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 TCA is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S78 TCA, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S78 TCA registered?
S78 TCA is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 January 1999.
Is S78 TCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S78 TCA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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