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S118 KJB

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,409 mi
Last recorded41,409 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 KJB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 39,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 37,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 36,143 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,512 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 33,512 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,184 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,868 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,508 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,508 miles

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,909 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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S118 KJB is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S118 KJB, 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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S118 KJB is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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