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R203 VLD

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 VLD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 54,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,918 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,116 miles

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 46,109 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,769 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 34,769 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

new bolt required at rear of downpipe mounting point

Pass 26 Nov 2005 26,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

cracks in front fender

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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R203 VLD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 VLD, 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 R203 VLD registered?

R203 VLD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R203 VLD safe to buy?

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