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S761 ADL

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,411 mi
Last recorded55,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 ADL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,411 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,716 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,561 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,544 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Surface cracks in rear tyre.

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,025 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

offside riders foot peg damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

advise throttle stiff

offside riders foot peg damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,284 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 30,284 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 26,912 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,450 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,450 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 25,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 25,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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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S761 ADL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S761 ADL, 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 S761 ADL registered?

S761 ADL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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