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S146 VJW

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 68,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose fowling on centre stand (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens has been repaired.beam not affected.

Some perishing evident between treads on sidecar tyre.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose fowling on centre stand (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens has been repaired.beam not affected.

Some perishing evident between treads on sidecar tyre.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 67,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,455 miles

rear swingarm badly corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 67,448 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

rear swingarm badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,915 miles

front brake lever travel

nearside front fork stanchion damp

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,610 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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S146 VJW is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S146 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 S146 VJW registered?

S146 VJW is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S146 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 VJW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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