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R158 HWW

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,323 mi
Last recorded40,323 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 HWW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,323 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 40,323 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has some run-out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 38,426 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has some run-out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,822 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 31,804 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,314 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,825 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,208 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,198 miles

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,762 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,137 miles

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

Small Nail/Pin in Rear Tyre - but tyre still inflated

small split in front tyre in centre of tread but not deep

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,424 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R158 HWW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R158 HWW, 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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R158 HWW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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