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R909 JTX

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 JTX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 67,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

pivots slightly worn on clutch lever

Pass 7 May 2010 49,378 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2009 53,224 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 May 2009 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 35,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 33,096 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R909 JTX is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R909 JTX, 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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R909 JTX is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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