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R662 PPY

1998 Honda Cb 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 50035,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 PPY
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,934 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,908 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 29,173 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,237 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 17,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 91,437 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,910 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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R662 PPY is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 35,241 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R662 PPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R662 PPY registered?

R662 PPY is a 1998 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R662 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 PPY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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