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R250 KAP

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,905 mi
Last recorded42,905 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 KAP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,905 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,557 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 40,557 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,963 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,901 miles

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 33,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 31,991 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
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R250 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R250 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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What year was R250 KAP registered?

R250 KAP is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R250 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 KAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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