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R827 TLL

1998 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,757 mi
Last recorded37,757 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 500 S23,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,757 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,103 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 37,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 26,907 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 25,343 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 25,343 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,093 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 16,959 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 16,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 12,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,202 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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R827 TLL is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,712 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 R827 TLL, 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 28 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 R827 TLL registered?

R827 TLL is a 1998 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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