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Honda CB500

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 499 cc

R798 ACHMOT history

R798 ACH is a black petrol Honda CB500 first used on 14 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 27,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
27,888 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R798 ACH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R798 ACH was last recorded at 27,888 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,177 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,711 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,888 miles
  • 2025 – 26,177 miles
  • 2024 – 24,226 miles
  • 2023 – 22,141 miles
  • 2022 – 20,205 miles
  • 2021 – 17,138 miles
  • 2020 – 14,926 miles
  • 2019 – 12,796 miles
  • 2018 – 10,644 miles
  • 2017 – 8,262 miles
  • 2016 – 5,597 miles
  • 2008 – 5,468 miles
  • 2006 – 5,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded Both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,888 miles (+1,711)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    324811105816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded Both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass26,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    26,177 miles
    Test number
    995398716362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail26,177 miles (+1,951)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,177 miles
    Test number
    229336436293
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass24,226 miles (+2,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    24,226 miles
    Test number
    878894251679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass22,141 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    711338465954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    297652155927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,205 miles (+3,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    614092065445
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass17,138 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,138 miles
    Test number
    947410187212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Pass14,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    14,926 miles
    Test number
    944211621631
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail14,926 miles (+2,130)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,926 miles
    Test number
    963952079781
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass12,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,796 miles
    Test number
    264635613457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,796 miles (+2,152)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,796 miles
    Test number
    817488504960
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass10,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,644 miles
    Test number
    378858583186
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  14. Fail10,644 miles (+2,382)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,644 miles
    Test number
    412284531127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  15. Pass8,262 miles (+2,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,262 miles
    Test number
    305897405854
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  16. Pass5,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    5,597 miles
    Test number
    294476555892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail5,597 miles (+129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,597 miles
    Test number
    392793739204
    • Repaired at testStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  18. Pass5,468 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    5,468 miles
    Test number
    920156668050
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

  19. Pass5,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    5,344 miles
    Test number
    451657016201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R798 ACH

Does R798 ACH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R798 ACH is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R798 ACH?
The MOT on R798 ACH is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R798 ACH done?
R798 ACH was recorded at 27,888 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has R798 ACH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R798 ACH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R798 ACH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R798 ACH find?
R798 ACH passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied; front wheel alignment slightly misaligned, and 3 more.

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