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R346 NFX

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,340 mi
Last recorded29,340 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 NFX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 29,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 29,126 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 29,105 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 27,165 miles

signs of perishing /cracking on rear tyre wall

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,038 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 25,031 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 24,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,726 miles

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

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 22 Jun 2012 21,068 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 21,068 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,657 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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R346 NFX 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 R346 NFX, 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 R346 NFX registered?

R346 NFX is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R346 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 NFX 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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