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S696 RCV

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,020 mi
Last recorded18,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 RCV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,458 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 16,847 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Feb 2012 16,038 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,038 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,901 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,106 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 10,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 10,660 miles

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

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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S696 RCV is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S696 RCV, 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 S696 RCV registered?

S696 RCV is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S696 RCV safe to buy?

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