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S822 AGK

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,637 mi
Last recorded45,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 AGK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,637 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 43,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 42,914 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 41,114 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 41,114 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 40,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,873 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 35,156 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 35,156 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 31,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear and front discs slightly Rusty from being left

Pass 17 Sep 2016 31,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 30,542 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,279 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 27,279 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,654 miles

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

front tyre tread worn unevenly with areas of tread close to legal limit.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 21,654 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

front tyre tread worn unevenly with areas of tread close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,585 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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S822 AGK is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S822 AGK, 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 S822 AGK registered?

S822 AGK is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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