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S515 SFH

1999 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 SFH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 51,127 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,196 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front front valve has a slight tear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,196 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front front valve has a slight tear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear brake hose insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,337 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,167 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,238 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 18,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 17,742 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 17,742 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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S515 SFH is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S515 SFH, 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 S515 SFH registered?

S515 SFH is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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