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S538 UAH

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,068 mi
Last recorded20,068 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 UAH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,068 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 19,977 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 99,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,889 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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S538 UAH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S538 UAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S538 UAH registered?

S538 UAH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S538 UAH safe to buy?

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