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R360 UBY

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,397 mi
Last recorded37,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 UBY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,397 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,941 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 30,902 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,007 miles

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

slight fluctuation rear brake

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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R360 UBY is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R360 UBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R360 UBY?

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What year was R360 UBY registered?

R360 UBY is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R360 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 UBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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