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R918 FGX

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 FGX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 94,596 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 94,596 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 93,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,016 miles

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

advise front brake switch is lubricated and the front caliper is rubbing the disc

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,796 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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R918 FGX is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R918 FGX, 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 R918 FGX registered?

R918 FGX is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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