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R458 MTV

1998 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,749 mi
Last recorded63,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,749 miles

rear tyre slightly more worn across centre

stud broken on front of ehaust but still secure

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,622 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Dec 2010 54,468 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2008 54,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,726 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 53,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,718 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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R458 MTV is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R458 MTV, 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 R458 MTV registered?

R458 MTV is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R458 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 MTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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