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R78 JGO

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,557 mi
Last recorded38,557 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,557 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 37,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,284 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 37,284 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 35,839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,930 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,708 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,366 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,969 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,057 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 25,703 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 24,777 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,122 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

left hand fork leg corroded above where seal travel to

Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,932 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R78 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R78 JGO registered?

R78 JGO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R78 JGO safe to buy?

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