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S977 BGJ

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,344 mi
Last recorded51,344 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 BGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 51,339 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm in area of use (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,394 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,480 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 42,480 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,421 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,421 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,139 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,390 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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S977 BGJ is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S977 BGJ, 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 S977 BGJ registered?

S977 BGJ is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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