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S478 JNK

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,247 mi
Last recorded29,247 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 JNK
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 28,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 27,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,193 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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S478 JNK is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S478 JNK, 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 S478 JNK registered?

S478 JNK is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S478 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 JNK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S478 JNK have outstanding finance?

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