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R139 FYG

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,987 mi
Last recorded29,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,306 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front Forks Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,151 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,350 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 16,974 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,336 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 15,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,007 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 11,764 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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R139 FYG is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R139 FYG, 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 R139 FYG registered?

R139 FYG is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R139 FYG safe to buy?

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