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R371 OTF

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,142 mi
Last recorded20,142 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 OTF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 20,142 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 14,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 10,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 9,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 9,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,920 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,196 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 8,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 7,516 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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R371 OTF is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OTF, 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 R371 OTF registered?

R371 OTF is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R371 OTF safe to buy?

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