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R87 TSN

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,515 mi
Last recorded52,515 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 TSN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,467 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose left switch gear loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,191 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 39,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,639 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 39,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front tyre has slight crazing between the tread blocks

Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front tyre has slight crazing between the tread blocks

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,049 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 37,049 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,115 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,104 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,104 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,534 miles

Nearside riders footrest badly worn

Side stand springs worn

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,215 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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R87 TSN is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R87 TSN, 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 R87 TSN registered?

R87 TSN is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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