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R151 PKH

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,448 mi
Last recorded61,448 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 PKH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,448 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing pitted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,430 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,896 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,145 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,801 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 38,801 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,108 miles

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

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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R151 PKH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R151 PKH, 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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R151 PKH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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