MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kicks up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly split (4.1.2c)
Front mudguard slightly split
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension operation slightly stiff
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
R/H mirror hitting fairing - when on full L/H lock.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
R/H mirror hitting fairing - when on full L/H lock.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R243 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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R243 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 April 1998.
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