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R987 HAR

1998 Honda Cb 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 50035,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 HAR
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,221 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,221 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 68,864 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

offside front footrest return spring fractured

Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,864 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

offside front footrest return spring fractured

Pass 23 May 2013 62,507 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,716 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 39,318 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,318 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 35,481 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 35,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2009 35,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,837 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,837 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2007 34,739 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 34,739 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 34,414 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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R987 HAR is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 35,241 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R987 HAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R987 HAR registered?

R987 HAR is a 1998 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R987 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 HAR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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