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S144 VJW

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,480 mi
Last recorded23,480 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,480 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear master cyl end union slightly corroded (3.2.B3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,440 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,325 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,077 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,997 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,626 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,242 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,336 miles

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

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 VJW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJW, 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 VJW registered?

S144 VJW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S144 VJW safe to buy?

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