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R78 HDL

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 HDL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021
Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 88,026 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

stop light switch sticky

Pass 12 May 2018 86,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,312 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 84,312 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,220 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,886 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,885 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,629 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

coolent leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,250 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,250 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

advise rear tyre has a punture

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,942 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,128 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,716 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,718 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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R78 HDL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R78 HDL, 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 R78 HDL registered?

R78 HDL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R78 HDL safe to buy?

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