MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
top radiator braket has split
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S659 VKJ is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S659 VKJ, 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 S659 VKJ registered?
S659 VKJ is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S659 VKJ safe to buy?
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