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R443 UAO

1998 Honda CB500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,406 mi
Last recorded31,406 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 UAO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,406 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 31,366 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,838 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,531 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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R443 UAO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R443 UAO, 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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How do I check the history of R443 UAO?

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What year was R443 UAO registered?

R443 UAO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R443 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 UAO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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