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R140 JGO

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,852 mi
Last recorded114,852 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 114,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 110,027 miles

Total mileage given by owner.

Pass 6 Aug 2023 5,547 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2023 5,547 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2022 3,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 101,929 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 100,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,508 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 98,508 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,138 miles

Nearside Front Speedo cable needs re routing into a safe place,

Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,138 miles

Central Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Hand guards close to fairing when on full lock. Moved back and adjusted. (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Speedo cable needs re routing into a safe place,

Pass 25 Aug 2017 95,888 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

brake pad carrier slightly worn (rear)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,112 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,617 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear 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 23 May 2014 87,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,243 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,942 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,131 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 47,131 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,883 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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R140 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R140 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 R140 JGO registered?

R140 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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