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T493 WAD

1999 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,577 mi
Last recorded16,577 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Honda Cb 500 S22,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 WAD
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 16,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,093 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 13,064 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 9,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 9,925 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 14 May 2007 9,849 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 6,449 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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T493 WAD is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,279 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 Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T493 WAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T493 WAD is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T493 WAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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