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R381 UFR

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,346 mi
Last recorded27,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 UFR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 27,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 26,287 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 26,243 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cut in rr tyre, over 25mm but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,302 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 18,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,763 miles

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

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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R381 UFR is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R381 UFR, 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 R381 UFR registered?

R381 UFR is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R381 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 UFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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