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R176 XRV

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,721 mi
Last recorded31,721 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 XRV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 31,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 29,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,322 miles

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

long rear brake pedal travell

poor head light pattern

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,313 miles

poor head light pattern

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,652 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre age cracking on side walls

Pass 20 May 2014 28,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,207 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 26,740 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 26,719 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 26,687 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,665 miles

TYRE WEARING UNEAVEN

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,314 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel adjuster wrong way round

speedo cable slightly tight with no load on forks

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,095 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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R176 XRV 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 100%.

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 R176 XRV, 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 R176 XRV registered?

R176 XRV is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R176 XRV safe to buy?

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