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R371 CVU

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 CVU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 76,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,413 miles

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

front tyre worn + serface cracking advise replace

rear brake caliper / slides worn

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

front tyre worn + serface cracking advise replace

rear brake caliper / slides worn

Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,641 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,994 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 52,338 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,227 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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R371 CVU is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R371 CVU, 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

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What year was R371 CVU registered?

R371 CVU is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R371 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 CVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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