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S164 RWE

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,326 mi
Last recorded38,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 RWE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,322 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,655 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 May 2009 32,665 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,151 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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S164 RWE is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S164 RWE, 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 S164 RWE registered?

S164 RWE is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S164 RWE safe to buy?

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