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R216 LEU

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,612 mi
Last recorded8,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 LEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2024 8,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 8,593 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight leak o/s fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 8,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,300 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 8,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,583 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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R216 LEU is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R216 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R216 LEU?

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What year was R216 LEU registered?

R216 LEU is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R216 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 LEU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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