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R241 KAP

1998 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 KAP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,661 miles

Rear footpeg rubber split,rear brakes slightly binding and fluid low.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,455 miles

Transmission and sprocket worn,rear tyre worn,brake fluid low ,rear footrest rubbers split.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,898 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,691 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))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,771 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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R241 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R241 KAP, 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 R241 KAP registered?

R241 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R241 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 KAP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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