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R705 NEH

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,193 mi
Last recorded48,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 NEH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 48,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 47,311 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,851 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,929 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 45,929 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 19,975 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,012 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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R705 NEH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R705 NEH, 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 R705 NEH registered?

R705 NEH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R705 NEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 NEH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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