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R42 SWR

1998 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 SWR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024

Not to be used in poor visibility conditions ie fog

Only to be used in the hours of daylight

Pass 8 Jul 2023

No lights fitted - not to be used in poor visibility weather conditions

No lights fitted - only to be used in the hours of daylight

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake could do with bleeding.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,854 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,041 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 64,038 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R42 SWR is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R42 SWR, 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 R42 SWR registered?

R42 SWR is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R42 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 SWR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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