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S513 WHK

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,966 mi
Last recorded56,966 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 WHK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 56,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,860 miles

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

centre stand fouling drive chain,

Fail 29 Aug 2023 56,860 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

centre stand fouling drive chain,

Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 56,347 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,887 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear tyre = 1.6 - 2 mm tread centre and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,922 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,539 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,200 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,200 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,457 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,624 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,084 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,937 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

wheel alignment biased on nearside , roadtested the bike and found handling and steering not affected

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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S513 WHK is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S513 WHK, 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 S513 WHK registered?

S513 WHK is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S513 WHK safe to buy?

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