MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
rear swingarm badly corroded
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
front brake lever travel
nearside front fork stanchion damp
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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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?
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