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V904 DFX

1999 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,568 mi
Last recorded38,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Cb 500 S22,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 DFX
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 38,568 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 38,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,796 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 37,747 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,842 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,016 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,016 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,970 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 33,970 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,113 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,037 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,110 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

nearside passenger footrest operation stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,238 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 25,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,403 miles

cut in front tyre

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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V904 DFX is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V904 DFX, 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 V904 DFX registered?

V904 DFX is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V904 DFX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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