MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
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)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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