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R405 AAG

1998 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 AAG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024
Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 43,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 42,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 41,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NON STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,146 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre Starting To Crack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,235 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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R405 AAG is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R405 AAG, 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 R405 AAG registered?

R405 AAG is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R405 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 AAG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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