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S279 KNH

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,604 mi
Last recorded55,604 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 KNH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 55,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,527 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,527 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Higher rear brake effort normally obtainable

Rear axle nut locking device missing

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,928 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,035 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,019 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,546 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,751 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,751 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,621 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 27,621 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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S279 KNH is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S279 KNH, 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 S279 KNH registered?

S279 KNH is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S279 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 KNH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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