MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
clutch cable frayed
play somewhere in front fork area
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
clutch cable frayed
play somewhere in front fork area
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X157 KKG is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 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 X157 KKG, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X157 KKG is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 February 2001.
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