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S848 LKV

1998 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 LKV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,783 miles

drive chain is slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,852 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 78,202 miles

rear exhaust box is slightly loose

Pass 30 Dec 2022 76,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 71,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 71,147 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,812 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,685 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,685 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 16,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,139 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 27,139 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,481 miles

Crash Bars bent on right side

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,481 miles

Crash Bars bent on right side

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,631 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,194 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,783 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,080 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
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S848 LKV is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S848 LKV, 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 S848 LKV registered?

S848 LKV is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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