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R798 ACH

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,177 mi
Last recorded26,177 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 ACH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 26,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 26,177 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 22,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 20,205 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 14,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 14,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,796 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 12,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 10,644 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 10,644 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,262 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,597 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 5,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,468 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,344 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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R798 ACH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R798 ACH, 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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R798 ACH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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