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S462 EGH

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,391 mi
Last recorded93,391 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,391 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 93,391 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,664 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 92,664 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 90,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,793 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 83,793 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 79,214 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 79,214 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 74,537 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,175 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 70,175 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 63,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 56,887 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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S462 EGH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 S462 EGH, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S462 EGH registered?

S462 EGH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S462 EGH safe to buy?

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