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S572 WTU

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 WTU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 49,438 miles
Fail 5 May 2024 49,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 48,208 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 48,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,628 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 41,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,766 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,702 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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S572 WTU is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S572 WTU, 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 S572 WTU registered?

S572 WTU is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S572 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 WTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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