MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork seals weeping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R48 LKN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
Across all 1997 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 30,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 R48 LKN, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R48 LKN?
You can check the full history of R48 LKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R48 LKN registered?
R48 LKN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R48 LKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R48 LKN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R48 LKN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R48 LKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.