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R261 GGJ

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 GGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,015 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,285 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,667 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 79,667 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,075 miles

Damping weak in rear units

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,682 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,351 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,354 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,998 miles

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

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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R261 GGJ is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R261 GGJ, 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

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What year was R261 GGJ registered?

R261 GGJ is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R261 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 GGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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