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R971 FBA

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,851 mi
Last recorded26,851 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,851 miles

Drive chain needs adjustment

Will need new fork seals soon,slight tide mark of oil on legs

Pass 31 May 2013 26,406 miles

slight tide mark of oil on fork legs,may need seals soon

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,924 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 25,306 miles

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

Rear tyre will need replacing soon. Chain needs adjusting.Will need a chain and sprocket kit soon.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,306 miles

Rear tyre will need replacing soon. Chain needs adjusting.Will need a chain and sprocket kit soon.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,682 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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R971 FBA is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R971 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R971 FBA registered?

R971 FBA is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R971 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 FBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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