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R339 PGM

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,861 mi
Last recorded50,861 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 PGM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak out of cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe loose but not likely to become detached

Radiator bracket snapped, held with cable ties

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,703 miles

RADIATOR LOOSE

REAR LAMP REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

pitting to fork legs

Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,782 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 46,782 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,284 miles

aftermarket indicators flashing quick

rear number plate starting to separate

slight wear front disc

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,710 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low Front brake (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering Bolt missing to secure fairing (2.1.2e)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swing arm slight corrosion (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 52,710 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low Front brake (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering Bolt missing to secure fairing (2.1.2e)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swing arm slight corrosion (6.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking Throttle (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,529 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside rear footrest rubber missing

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,529 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside rear footrest rubber missing

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,463 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R339 PGM is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R339 PGM, 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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R339 PGM is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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