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R912 JTX

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 JTX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,611 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,600 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside riders footrest has been repaired. Both riders footrest mountings worn and slightly bent. Number plate beginning to delaminate.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,600 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside riders footrest has been repaired. Both riders footrest mountings worn and slightly bent. Number plate beginning to delaminate.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,584 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside riders footrest has been repaired. Both riders footrests mountings worn and slightly bent. Number plate beginning to delaminate.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,584 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside riders footrest has been repaired. Both riders footrests mountings worn and slightly bent. Number plate beginning to delaminate.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,564 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Both riders footrests worn and slightly bent. Number plate beginning to delaminate.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,509 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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

offside foot peg hanger repaired

slight play in clutch lever pivot

Fail 12 Jun 2010 89,509 miles

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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

offside foot peg hanger repaired

slight play in clutch lever pivot

Pass 28 May 2009 89,389 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 89,389 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 87,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 42,690 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R912 JTX is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R912 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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What year was R912 JTX registered?

R912 JTX is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R912 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 JTX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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