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S812 TCL

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,965 mi
Last recorded44,965 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 TCL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 44,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 44,965 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,880 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but emitting correct beam when tested. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 35,880 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but emitting correct beam when tested. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 32,556 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Neutral light inop

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

neutral light inop

Fail 20 May 2021 29,781 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced topbox insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

neutral light inop

Pass 19 Jun 2020 27,744 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 27,744 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 20 May 2020 27,701 miles

Chain guard insecure chain adjuster loose (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain worn to excess worn and has several stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork tubes pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

top box loose and insecure

Pass 28 May 2019 24,509 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 39,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 36,091 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn chain and sprockets (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 22,584 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 19,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,809 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 May 2010 16,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,062 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S812 TCL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S812 TCL, 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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S812 TCL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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