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R974 FBA

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,918 mi
Last recorded47,918 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,918 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 47,901 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 44,152 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 44,152 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R974 FBA is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R974 FBA, 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 R974 FBA registered?

R974 FBA is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R974 FBA safe to buy?

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