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S614 BBD

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,264 mi
Last recorded55,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 BBD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,264 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 55,264 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,191 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,837 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 53,833 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,077 miles

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

brake pedal damaged

chain guard security

rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,077 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

brake pedal damaged

chain guard security

rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,687 miles

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

forks pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,823 miles

both fork legs pitted

n/s grip slightly loose

rear footrest stiff to operate

side light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,723 miles

front tyre perrishing and low

rear brake lever bent

rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 16,824 miles

GEAR LEVER LOOSE

nail in tyre

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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S614 BBD is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black 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 S614 BBD, 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 S614 BBD registered?

S614 BBD is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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