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R987 NHP

1998 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,734 mi
Last recorded53,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 NHP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 53,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 52,592 miles

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,751 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 49,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 46,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 45,135 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 45,135 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 42,619 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,898 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,898 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,641 miles

Front tyre tread depth close to legal limit

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 35,151 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 28,139 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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R987 NHP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R987 NHP, 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 R987 NHP registered?

R987 NHP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R987 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 NHP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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