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R680 YLK

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 YLK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 37,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,806 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,793 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam pattern (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 37,672 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 37,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 37,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 37,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,631 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 May 2011 36,631 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 19,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 19,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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R680 YLK is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R680 YLK, 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 R680 YLK registered?

R680 YLK is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R680 YLK safe to buy?

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