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R755 JGO

1998 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,326 mi
Last recorded38,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,244 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,282 miles

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

Rear tyre has slight cracks in side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,111 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 28,111 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,344 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,338 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,111 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 22,111 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,876 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,354 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 14,354 miles

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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R755 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R755 JGO, 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 R755 JGO registered?

R755 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R755 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 JGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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