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S398 TNO

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 TNO
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 90,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,469 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 54,469 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Upper Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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S398 TNO is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S398 TNO, 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 S398 TNO registered?

S398 TNO is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S398 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 TNO shows 3 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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