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R395 BVU

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,577 mi
Last recorded40,577 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 BVU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 40,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 33,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 26,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 20,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,478 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,583 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 10,583 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,677 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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R395 BVU is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R395 BVU, 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 R395 BVU registered?

R395 BVU is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R395 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 BVU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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