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R805 EBD

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,399 mi
Last recorded39,399 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 EBD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 39,399 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid level low but not below low level mark

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 38,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 38,702 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,912 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 37,117 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 37,117 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 35,181 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,417 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 34,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,469 miles

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

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

center stand worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 30,469 miles

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

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

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

center stand worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,650 miles

nearside handle bar grip security

Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,650 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

nearside handle bar grip security

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,728 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 27,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,435 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,911 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 24,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,216 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,489 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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R805 EBD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R805 EBD, 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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R805 EBD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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