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R949 FHW

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,696 mi
Last recorded37,696 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 FHW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 37,696 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine bolt mounting repaired! (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 37,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine bolt mounting repaired! (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 37,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,422 miles

Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,354 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 32,354 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks on side wall inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,756 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 29,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,008 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 23,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,459 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (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 5 Aug 2015 22,459 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front sprocket cannot be seen without removing side cover

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,154 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 18,154 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,261 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,638 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 11,638 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 10,805 miles

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

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

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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R949 FHW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R949 FHW, 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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R949 FHW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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