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R787 EDW

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,075 mi
Last recorded83,075 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 EDW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,075 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,075 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,422 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 21,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,310 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 16,675 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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R787 EDW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R787 EDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R787 EDW registered?

R787 EDW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R787 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R787 EDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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