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S842 SJN

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 SJN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 77,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 76,949 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,549 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2017 74,073 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 pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Oct 2017 74,073 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,898 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,340 miles

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

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

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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S842 SJN is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S842 SJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S842 SJN registered?

S842 SJN is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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