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S802 BEH

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,755 mi
Last recorded52,755 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 BEH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,755 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 52,141 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspect tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,573 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,976 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,330 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension has reduced damping - suspect component seized

Pass 21 May 2014 48,249 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2013 46,455 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 49,333 miles

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))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 44,525 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 43,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 34,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 32,433 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,215 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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S802 BEH is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S802 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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What year was S802 BEH registered?

S802 BEH is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S802 BEH safe to buy?

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