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R949 URB

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,368 mi
Last recorded18,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 URB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 18,368 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 Jun 2021 18,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 17,047 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 16,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 16,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 16,175 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 16,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,910 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 22 Apr 2011 15,764 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 15,608 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 15,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,199 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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R949 URB is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R949 URB, 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 R949 URB registered?

R949 URB is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R949 URB safe to buy?

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