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S480 UNT

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,627 mi
Last recorded44,627 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 UNT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 44,627 miles

Clutch lever shortened END MISSING (6.2.7 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,405 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 44,405 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,540 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,391 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 28,126 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,126 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,416 miles

Rear 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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S480 UNT is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S480 UNT, 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 S480 UNT registered?

S480 UNT is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S480 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 UNT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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