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R249 KAP

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,082 mi
Last recorded60,082 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 KAP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,082 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Center clamp. (7.1.1.c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,847 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2013 58,131 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,122 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2012 57,105 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,575 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 50,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,202 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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R249 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 R249 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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R249 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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