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S970 UOO

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,458 mi
Last recorded65,458 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 UOO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,963 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,703 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 7 Apr 2016 48,362 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,187 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 45,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,760 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,308 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 34,308 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 33,670 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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S970 UOO is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S970 UOO, 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 S970 UOO registered?

S970 UOO is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S970 UOO safe to buy?

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