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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
neutral light inop
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
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn chain and sprockets (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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