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R283 FJO

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,660 mi
Last recorded21,660 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 20,846 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 20,846 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 20,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 20,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 20,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 18,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,056 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R283 FJO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R283 FJO, 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 R283 FJO registered?

R283 FJO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R283 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 FJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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