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V861 FDL

1999 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,479 mi
Last recorded20,479 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Cb 500 S22,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,479 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 20,479 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 11,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 11,793 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 11,791 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 16,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,026 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 15,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,667 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 13,015 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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V861 FDL is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V861 FDL, 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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What year was V861 FDL registered?

V861 FDL is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V861 FDL safe to buy?

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