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S560 LTH

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,035 mi
Last recorded200,035 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 LTH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 200,035 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 20,035 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,272 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 14,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 12,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 12,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,766 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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S560 LTH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S560 LTH, 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 S560 LTH registered?

S560 LTH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S560 LTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 LTH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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