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R802 AWB

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 AWB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 66,660 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 66,660 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,502 miles

gaiters over front forks

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,501 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

gaiters over front forks

Fail 30 Sep 2017 63,485 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake performance not tested no brake (3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey silencer (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,448 miles

1.slight play in front wheel bearing

2.rear tyre near legal limits

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension assembly component loose bolt (2.3.1)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure both chain adjusting locking nuts (2.4.A.2b)

1.slight play in front wheel bearing

2.rear tyre near legal limits

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,932 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,923 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,305 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,869 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,491 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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R802 AWB is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R802 AWB, 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 R802 AWB registered?

R802 AWB is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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