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S891 SKG

1998 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,974 mi
Last recorded24,974 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 SKG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,974 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,960 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

ignition switch inscure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,465 miles

both front indicators damaged

clutch cable appears to be incorrectly routed

n/s bar end weight awol

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,203 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 14,071 miles

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

advise on movement on front indicators

Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 8,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,532 miles

Rear 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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S891 SKG is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S891 SKG, 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 S891 SKG registered?

S891 SKG is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S891 SKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 SKG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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