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R243 KAP

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 KAP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,730 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,689 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,730 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,807 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,807 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,886 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,787 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,366 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,594 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,433 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,453 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,439 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,638 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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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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