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S726 LUG

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,494 mi
Last recorded16,494 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 LUG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,312 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,890 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 15,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,077 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 14,077 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 12,955 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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S726 LUG is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S726 LUG, 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 S726 LUG registered?

S726 LUG is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S726 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S726 LUG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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