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S154 KLO

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,526 mi
Last recorded52,526 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 KLO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,526 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,526 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,884 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,884 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,741 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 41,269 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 31,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2010 30,549 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 30,542 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 26,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 26,215 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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S154 KLO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S154 KLO, 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 S154 KLO registered?

S154 KLO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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