MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R171 LKN is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R171 LKN, 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 R171 LKN registered?
R171 LKN is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R171 LKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R171 LKN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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