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S845 RJV

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,336 mi
Last recorded31,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 RJV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 31,336 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 30,961 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 30,961 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,924 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,459 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 27,451 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,377 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 21,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 14,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 10,321 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 10,321 miles

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

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

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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S845 RJV is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S845 RJV, 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 S845 RJV registered?

S845 RJV is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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