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R802 CVF

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,546 mi
Last recorded21,546 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 CVF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 21,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 21,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 20,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,427 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,801 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 14,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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R802 CVF is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R802 CVF, 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 R802 CVF registered?

R802 CVF is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R802 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 CVF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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