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S144 RWE

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,675 mi
Last recorded56,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 RWE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,675 miles

Both rear foot pegs missing but handrail secure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 56,670 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both rear foot pegs missing but handrail secure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 55,956 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,293 miles

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

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 May 2013 52,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,955 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,083 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,083 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,411 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,002 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 RWE is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S144 RWE, 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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S144 RWE is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 August 1998.

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