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S144 SLL

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,707 mi
Last recorded56,707 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 SLL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,689 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,592 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,084 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 47,001 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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 SLL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S144 SLL registered?

S144 SLL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S144 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 SLL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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