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S716 BEH

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,828 mi
Last recorded44,828 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 BEH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 44,828 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2019 44,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,247 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,247 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,592 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,592 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,676 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 3,176 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,623 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,623 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,940 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,722 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 16,411 miles

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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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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