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S302 EVV

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,538 mi
Last recorded31,538 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 EVV
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 31,538 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 31,538 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 31,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,480 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,212 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 26,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,772 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 9,707 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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S302 EVV is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S302 EVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S302 EVV registered?

S302 EVV is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S302 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 EVV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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