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R891 OTT

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,292 mi
Last recorded25,292 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 OTT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,292 miles

Front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 25,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,042 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,839 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 21,829 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,476 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 20,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,564 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,747 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 19,747 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 18,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,663 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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R891 OTT is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R891 OTT, 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 R891 OTT registered?

R891 OTT is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R891 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 OTT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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