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R277 OFR

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,794 mi
Last recorded31,794 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 OFR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,794 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 31,295 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,965 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 29,965 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,096 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,096 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,581 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,932 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 17,910 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

throttle cable lock nut insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2005 16,001 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 16,001 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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R277 OFR is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R277 OFR, 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 R277 OFR registered?

R277 OFR is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R277 OFR safe to buy?

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