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S203 RNK

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,094 mi
Last recorded95,094 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 RNK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,094 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 95,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,094 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,377 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,060 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 88,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 86,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,993 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 85,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,315 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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S203 RNK is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S203 RNK, 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 S203 RNK registered?

S203 RNK is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S203 RNK safe to buy?

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