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R696 YLD

1998 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,199 mi
Last recorded61,199 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 YLD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,018 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 24,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 24,182 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,915 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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R696 YLD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R696 YLD, 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 R696 YLD registered?

R696 YLD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R696 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 YLD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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