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R282 FAD

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

233 mi
Last recorded233 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FAD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no rear suspension hard tail frame

Fail 26 Apr 2019 233 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no rear suspension hard tail frame

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear no rear suspension hard tail

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,321 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2005 43,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 43,462 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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R282 FAD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R282 FAD, 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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R282 FAD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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