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T447 CLR

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,287 mi
Last recorded38,287 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT447 CLR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 38,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 37,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 34,090 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,293 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,370 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,782 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,817 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,739 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,058 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T447 CLR is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red 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 T447 CLR, 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 T447 CLR registered?

T447 CLR is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T447 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T447 CLR 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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