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R161 HWW

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,993 mi
Last recorded24,993 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 HWW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 24,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 24,925 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 24,925 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly wont return to idle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,589 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm centre average MONITOR (4.1.3(ii))

side stand sticky re lub

Pass 15 May 2015 24,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

TEMP h/lamp deflectors FITTED replace H/lamps/

Fail 28 May 2013 23,971 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

TEMP h/lamp deflectors FITTED replace H/lamps/

Pass 31 May 2012 23,519 miles

REAR brake switch STICKY RE-LUB

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,227 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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R161 HWW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R161 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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What year was R161 HWW registered?

R161 HWW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R161 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 HWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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