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R937 XOM

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,125 mi
Last recorded53,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 XOM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,685 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,598 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 47,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 44,226 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,548 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,548 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,343 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,302 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 31,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,327 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 26,172 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 23,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,018 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 19,968 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,736 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 18,736 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,545 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 12,680 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,832 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 10,831 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,738 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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R937 XOM is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R937 XOM, 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 R937 XOM registered?

R937 XOM is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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