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S115 NJR

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,084 mi
Last recorded45,084 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 NJR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 45,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 45,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,832 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,624 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,624 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,195 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 14,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 13,228 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,862 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,799 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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S115 NJR is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S115 NJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S115 NJR registered?

S115 NJR is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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