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S945 DJO

1998 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,500 mi
Last recorded31,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 DJO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,500 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 31,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 28,928 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,154 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 23,145 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 14,794 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 14,794 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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S945 DJO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S945 DJO, 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 S945 DJO registered?

S945 DJO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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