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R35 EAF

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,783 mi
Last recorded30,783 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 EAF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 30,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,406 miles

Central Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 27,382 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,268 miles

rear brake noisey but working ok

Fail 11 Apr 2016 25,262 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake noisey but working ok

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,587 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,133 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,133 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,014 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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R35 EAF is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R35 EAF, 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 R35 EAF registered?

R35 EAF is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R35 EAF safe to buy?

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