MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
offside front fork assembly worn
passenger footrest rubber deteriorated
rear suspension slightly stiff
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
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S716 BEH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S716 BEH, 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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S716 BEH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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