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R108 ALD

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 ALD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 38,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,006 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,128 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,464 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 36,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,248 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2017 34,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,859 miles

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

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 16,134 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,782 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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R108 ALD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R108 ALD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 ALD registered?

R108 ALD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R108 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 ALD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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