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R539 XKU

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 XKU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025

Auxiliary belts cracking/perishing

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,733 miles

Auxiliary belts starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,746 miles

Auxiliary belts starting to crack/perish

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,773 miles

Auxiliary belts starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,770 miles

Auxiliary belts starting to crack/perish

Exhaust flanges and fixings are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,044 miles

Auxiliary belts starting to crack/perish

Exhaust flanges and fixings are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And rear brakes slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,454 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,038 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r tyre very old and perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,201 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,262 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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R539 XKU is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 96,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R539 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R539 XKU registered?

R539 XKU is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R539 XKU safe to buy?

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