MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear foot rest floppy
Nearside side stand return spring weak
Offside Rear foot rest stiff
foot brake /rear brake lever travel long
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R242 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R242 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R242 KAP?
You can check the full history of R242 KAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R242 KAP registered?
R242 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R242 KAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 KAP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R242 KAP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R242 KAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.