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R417 CCL

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,548 mi
Last recorded1,548 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 CCL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 1,548 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Ignition switch not securely mounted

Oil leak

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

Rear brake pipe clip not securely mounted

Wiring harness wrongly routed on headstock

Fail 22 May 2014 1,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 1,518 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 431 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,893 miles

Rear caliper pin worn

Fail 29 Nov 2005 39,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear caliper pin worn

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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R417 CCL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R417 CCL, 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 R417 CCL registered?

R417 CCL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R417 CCL safe to buy?

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