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S950 JSO

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,561 mi
Last recorded25,561 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 JSO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,561 miles

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 22 Aug 2016 25,539 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,690 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2011 22,131 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,820 miles

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

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

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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S950 JSO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S950 JSO, 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 S950 JSO registered?

S950 JSO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S950 JSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 JSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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