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R287 YKK

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,173 mi
Last recorded58,173 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 YKK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 58,173 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre slightly perishing

Fuel hose heavily deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,998 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front engine bolt broken but not insercure.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 59,078 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 51,303 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 51,283 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,438 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 May 2008 48,438 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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R287 YKK is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R287 YKK, 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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R287 YKK is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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