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R763 JGO

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,704 mi
Last recorded51,704 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 44,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 42,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play swing arm (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,477 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,060 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,032 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,616 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,616 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 23,235 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,246 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,684 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R763 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R763 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 R763 JGO registered?

R763 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R763 JGO safe to buy?

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