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R699 YLD

1998 Honda Cb 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,005 mi
Last recorded44,005 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 50035,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 YLD
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 44,005 miles

Centre Front Lower Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,629 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 27,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 14,231 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 14,228 miles

Front Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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

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

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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R699 YLD is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R699 YLD, 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 R699 YLD registered?

R699 YLD is a 1998 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R699 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 YLD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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