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S226 DNJ

1999 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,248 mi
Last recorded45,248 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,248 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

n/s/f and n/sr footrests slightly bent

Fail 30 Aug 2014 45,203 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

n/s/f and n/sr footrests slightly bent

Fail 15 May 2014 42,522 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

clunk in headset bearings

handlebars slightly misaligned

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,227 miles

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

handlebars slightly misalighined

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,087 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front mudguard damaged.

Generator cover damaged.

Handlebars slightly bent on l/h side.

L/H footrest bracket bent.

L/H rear footrest rubber split.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Radiator damaged.

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Slight play in handlebar bushes.

Throttle slightly holding up.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 30,074 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

nearside rear footrest rubber loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,212 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,080 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,875 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,014 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 20,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S226 DNJ is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S226 DNJ, 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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S226 DNJ is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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