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S805 AFB

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,732 mi
Last recorded36,732 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 AFB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 36,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 36,731 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front wheel, bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,566 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 35,063 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cracked and faded (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear shocks rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2019 34,546 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear shocks rusty

Pass 9 May 2018 33,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shocks

Pass 30 May 2017 29,854 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Shocks

Fail 9 May 2017 29,854 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Shocks

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,597 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 28,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,461 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,131 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,744 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,744 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,284 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,838 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,806 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,167 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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S805 AFB is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S805 AFB, 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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S805 AFB is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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