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R765 ETW

1998 Honda Cb 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,808 mi
Last recorded54,808 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 50035,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 ETW
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 54,534 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 44,121 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 44,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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R765 ETW is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R765 ETW, 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 R765 ETW registered?

R765 ETW is a 1998 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R765 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 ETW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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