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S974 BKN

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,634 mi
Last recorded24,634 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 BKN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2011 24,634 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,634 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 7,706 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 7,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 90,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 63,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,569 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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S974 BKN is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S974 BKN, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S974 BKN registered?

S974 BKN is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S974 BKN safe to buy?

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