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R432 EUD

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,803 mi
Last recorded46,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 EUD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 46,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 46,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 46,285 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 42,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 42,618 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,797 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 36,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 30,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,836 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 29,832 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear footrest rubbers insecure

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,987 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 23,929 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,328 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,140 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 9,338 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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R432 EUD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R432 EUD, 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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R432 EUD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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