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S963 JLP

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,156 mi
Last recorded36,156 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 JLP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 35,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 35,532 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,872 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,298 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,144 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,398 miles

over heated during test,

Fail 13 Oct 2015 31,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.6)

over heated during test,

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,299 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,946 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,052 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 22,177 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 22,133 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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S963 JLP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S963 JLP, 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 S963 JLP registered?

S963 JLP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S963 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 JLP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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