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S668 SYA

1998 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,164 mi
Last recorded64,164 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 SYA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,096 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,096 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,781 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 24,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front caliper slider rubber missing.calliper still free to slide

steering twisted in yokes

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,864 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

oversized tyres fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2006 13,864 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

oversized tyres fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2005 13,864 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

both tyres are over sized...this may effect handling

front brake lever fouls throttle cable

offside engine mounts missing....this is a fail

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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S668 SYA is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S668 SYA, 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 S668 SYA registered?

S668 SYA is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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