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R448 RSA

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,535 mi
Last recorded39,535 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 RSA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 39,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 39,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 39,111 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 38,450 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 38,450 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 38,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,714 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,714 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 13 May 2014 36,926 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 36,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,514 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,384 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,384 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

lhf fork excessive noise when depressed

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,074 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 24,300 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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R448 RSA is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R448 RSA, 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 R448 RSA registered?

R448 RSA is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R448 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 RSA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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