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S86 JSO

1998 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,331 mi
Last recorded56,331 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 JSO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,446 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 1,112 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2011 1,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,205 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,848 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 47,194 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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S86 JSO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S86 JSO, 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 S86 JSO registered?

S86 JSO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S86 JSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 JSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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