MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low has water contamination (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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R550 MKN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 R550 MKN, 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.
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What year was R550 MKN registered?
R550 MKN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 December 1997.
Is R550 MKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 MKN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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