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S509 WAN

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

303,637 mi
Last recorded303,637 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 WAN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 303,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,265 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 33,263 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 33,263 miles

Number plate digits slightly undersize.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 33,263 miles

Number plate digits slightly undersize.

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,263 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,581 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 32,581 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2006 32,067 miles

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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S509 WAN is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S509 WAN, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S509 WAN registered?

S509 WAN is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S509 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 WAN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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