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S612 BAA

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,785 mi
Last recorded34,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 BAA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 34,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 34,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,836 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 15 Jun 2021 33,836 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jun 2020 33,824 miles

silencer clamp broken,

Pass 13 Apr 2019 33,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 26,882 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 7,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 7,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,706 miles

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

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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S612 BAA is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S612 BAA, 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 S612 BAA registered?

S612 BAA is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S612 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 BAA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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