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S132 MVP

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 MVP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,631 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tel Tel on dash not working but can see ind front and rear.

Pass 8 May 2013 58,374 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,949 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,984 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,952 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,938 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,938 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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 6 Sep 2008 34,824 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,852 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 13,852 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S132 MVP is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S132 MVP, 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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S132 MVP is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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