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S144 NAJ

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,926 mi
Last recorded28,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 NAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,504 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 27,504 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 25,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,931 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,852 miles

gaters fitted to front forks can not see seals

hold down clips to carb intake have no clamp bolts

Fail 15 Aug 2012 24,841 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

gaters fitted to front forks can not see seals

hold down clips to carb intake have no clamp bolts

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,173 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 24,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 19,756 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,008 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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S144 NAJ is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S144 NAJ, 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 S144 NAJ registered?

S144 NAJ is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S144 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 NAJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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