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R109 JGO

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,450 mi
Last recorded22,450 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear of bike modified

Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,389 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 22,389 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2008 21,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2008 21,743 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2007 20,454 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 20,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 18,813 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 18,813 miles

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

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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R109 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R109 JGO, 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 R109 JGO registered?

R109 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R109 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 JGO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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