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S124 REL

1999 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,227 mi
Last recorded70,227 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 REL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,227 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 70,227 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 68,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 67,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,360 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 66,358 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 66,090 miles

Front New pads fitted in caliper ,wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,717 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 62,761 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 62,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,291 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,291 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,045 miles

bolt rubbing on stlencer

drive chain requires adjuustment

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,416 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 53,397 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 51,448 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 51,446 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 47,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,582 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,575 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

number plate may not be legal

Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,569 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,571 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,836 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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S124 REL is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S124 REL, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S124 REL is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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