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S690 KRX

1998 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,457 mi
Last recorded55,457 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 KRX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 55,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 54,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 53,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 53,531 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,339 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 51,229 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 51,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,457 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,532 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,532 miles

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

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,892 miles

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 22,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,880 miles

Front tyre tread splitting

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 12,477 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 10,383 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,383 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,018 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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S690 KRX is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S690 KRX, 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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S690 KRX is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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