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1998 Honda CB500 0.5L Petrol · R788 PRG

R788 PRG

1998 Honda CB500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 25/03/1998. Recorded mileage 15,863 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CB500
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
15,863 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/06/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
499cc

R788 PRG Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
  • 15,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R788 PRG Mileage History

  1. 07/03/20067,299 mi
  2. 15/03/20077,744 mi+445 mi
  3. 28/03/20088,121 mi+377 mi
  4. 28/03/20088,121 mi
  5. 19/03/20098,181 mi+60 mi
  6. 15/03/20108,506 mi+325 mi
  7. 15/03/20118,558 mi+52 mi
  8. 19/03/20128,599 mi+41 mi
  9. 25/03/20138,632 mi+33 mi
  10. 25/03/20148,644 mi+12 mi
  11. 09/03/20158,734 mi+90 mi
  12. 07/03/20168,860 mi+126 mi
  13. 25/03/20179,583 mi+723 mi
  14. 17/04/201811,809 mi+2,226 mi
  15. 27/01/202013,879 mi+2,070 mi
  16. 19/03/202115,252 mi+1,373 mi
  17. 25/06/202615,863 mi+611 mi

Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

R788 PRG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Cb500 (R788 PRG) between March 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY