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S936 RLL

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,552 mi
Last recorded64,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 RLL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,552 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,543 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,254 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

grabrail bolts missing

Pass 11 May 2013 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 60,084 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 59,756 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,116 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 51,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,811 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,811 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 46,524 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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S936 RLL is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S936 RLL, 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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S936 RLL is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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