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R946 BOA

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,559 mi
Last recorded49,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 BOA
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 49,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear footrest rubber missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2022 49,404 miles

Nearside rear footrest rubber missing.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,011 miles

Nearside passenger footrest rubber missing.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 49,011 miles

Nearside passenger footrest rubber missing.

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 46,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,967 miles

Drive chain worn to excess worn / seizing (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure going out of shape (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose advise adjust (6.2.1d)

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

Front light surface cracking in tread on front tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,698 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 38,698 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,587 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2007 14,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,415 miles

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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R946 BOA is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R946 BOA, 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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What year was R946 BOA registered?

R946 BOA is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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