MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S543 JFH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S543 JFH, 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 S543 JFH registered?
S543 JFH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 November 1998.
Is S543 JFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for S543 JFH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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