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R105 CVG

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,567 mi
Last recorded27,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,431 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,409 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,920 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,316 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,316 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,374 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 19,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,622 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 17,622 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,182 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 14,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 11,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,306 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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R105 CVG is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R105 CVG, 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 R105 CVG registered?

R105 CVG is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R105 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 CVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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