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S519 ONK

1998 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,283 mi
Last recorded74,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 ONK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 74,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 74,283 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied Rear (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 73,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,652 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,246 miles

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

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

aftermarket front indicators fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,439 miles

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

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

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

recommend attention to direction indicators

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,944 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,267 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 40,180 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,180 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 28,562 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 28,562 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 25,734 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 25,723 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2005 23,893 miles

Front 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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S519 ONK is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S519 ONK, 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 S519 ONK registered?

S519 ONK is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S519 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S519 ONK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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