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R798 THH

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,479 mi
Last recorded31,479 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 THH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 31,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 31,479 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,852 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 30,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 29,670 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2015 27,904 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

foot brake bent

Fail 27 May 2015 27,903 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

foot brake bent

Pass 22 May 2014 26,820 miles

rear brake pad holding down kit worn

Pass 16 May 2013 25,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 17,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,670 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 16,678 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 THH is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 30,026 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 THH, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R798 THH registered?

R798 THH is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R798 THH safe to buy?

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