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R379 OFL

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 OFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,783 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 68,783 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 67,368 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,869 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,869 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,657 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 58,632 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,765 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,714 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,037 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 37,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2011 35,763 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 35,763 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 25,465 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,536 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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R379 OFL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R379 OFL, 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 R379 OFL registered?

R379 OFL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R379 OFL safe to buy?

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