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S874 EKN

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 EKN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 87,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 84,839 miles

Light cracking in front tyre

Light cracking in sidewall of rear tyre

Rear Road spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight pitting in rear brake disc

Pass 6 Apr 2024 83,611 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 82,331 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 81,736 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 76,081 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,097 miles

slight movement in headstock bearings

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,233 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,951 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,764 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,764 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,099 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 38,099 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 12,301 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))

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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S874 EKN is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S874 EKN, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S874 EKN is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S874 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 EKN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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