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R184 YGC

1998 Honda CB500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,738 mi
Last recorded48,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 YGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,680 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 44,680 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 41,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 38,628 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 36,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 33,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,865 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,013 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 28,013 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Fairing insecure

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 24,371 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 24,371 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,726 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,858 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 19,858 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Upper Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,535 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 16,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

throttle alittle stiff

Pass 5 May 2007 14,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,016 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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R184 YGC is a 1998 Honda CB500 in White 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 R184 YGC, 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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R184 YGC is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 July 1998.

Is R184 YGC safe to buy?

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