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R902 YLH

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,718 mi
Last recorded49,718 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 YLH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,718 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 49,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fouling offside rear shock

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,991 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake brake pedal not returning (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,042 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 43,042 miles

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,977 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,873 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,873 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,903 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,335 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,335 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 25,235 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 24,375 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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R902 YLH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R902 YLH, 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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R902 YLH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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