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S543 JFH

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 JFH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 80,117 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 74,347 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,086 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,162 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 59,162 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,127 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 59,126 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,949 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 58,949 miles

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.

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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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?

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