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S78 TCA

1999 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,097 mi
Last recorded28,097 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 TCA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,097 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 28,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 26,493 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,198 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 26,173 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 26,129 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 22,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,573 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 13,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,134 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 11,461 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 8,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 6,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 6,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 4,159 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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S78 TCA is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S78 TCA, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S78 TCA registered?

S78 TCA is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S78 TCA safe to buy?

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