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S210 MGC

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,895 mi
Last recorded36,895 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 MGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,895 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,397 miles

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,674 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 35,650 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,855 miles

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 30 May 2009 34,855 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 34,073 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2005 26,560 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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S210 MGC is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S210 MGC, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S210 MGC registered?

S210 MGC is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S210 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S210 MGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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