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R383 XAT

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,636 mi
Last recorded25,636 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 XAT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 25,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 May 2016 25,635 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking side stand spring weak (6.1.1c)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,896 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front nearside footpeg bracket worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,529 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,833 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 10,490 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 1,761 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,610 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,455 miles

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

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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R383 XAT is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R383 XAT, 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 R383 XAT registered?

R383 XAT is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R383 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 XAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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