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R804 OFA

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 OFA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,447 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,870 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre cracked

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

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2014 82,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,443 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,307 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,307 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,208 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,035 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,221 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,999 miles

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

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,999 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,017 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,976 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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R804 OFA is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R804 OFA, 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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R804 OFA is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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