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R732 VLR

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,248 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,246 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,879 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 76,879 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 74,757 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 67,367 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 67,363 miles

Centre Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R732 VLR is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R732 VLR, 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 R732 VLR registered?

R732 VLR is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R732 VLR safe to buy?

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