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R141 HDL

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 HDL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 42,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 42,385 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,940 miles

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

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

advise naials and swarf in both tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

advise naials and swarf in both tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,359 miles

damage to n/s front indicator stem working but not fully secure.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,358 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

N/S Front indicator needs securing better.

No visable leak at front fork seals at time of test but believe this has been the cause of contaminated brakes on O/S/F Disc and Pads.Advise Fork seals be renewed as well.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,061 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,759 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,319 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,740 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 27,373 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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R141 HDL is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,712 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 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R141 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R141 HDL is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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