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R456 TEG

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,843 mi
Last recorded16,843 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 TEG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,990 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,226 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,452 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)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,145 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,101 miles

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

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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R456 TEG is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R456 TEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R456 TEG registered?

R456 TEG is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R456 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 TEG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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