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R145 VLD

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,331 mi
Last recorded19,331 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 VLD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre is slightly touching the inside of fender

Fail 13 Sep 2019 19,277 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre is slightly touching the inside of fender

Fail 4 Sep 2019 19,260 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre is slightly touching the inside of fender

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 6,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,198 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,351 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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R145 VLD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R145 VLD, 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 R145 VLD registered?

R145 VLD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R145 VLD safe to buy?

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