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S934 TAO

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,465 mi
Last recorded42,465 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 TAO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,007 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 39,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,661 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 32,132 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 32,132 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 29,264 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 16,873 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S934 TAO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S934 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S934 TAO registered?

S934 TAO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S934 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S934 TAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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