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R58 LKN

1997 Honda CB500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,752 mi
Last recorded57,752 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda CB50030,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 LKN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,661 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,468 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 46,039 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front exhaust in poor condition

front tyre cracking in tread

no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2010 45,435 miles

no plate deteriorating

o/s engine water hose chafed

Pass 26 May 2009 44,736 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,733 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,359 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

cut in front tyre

f/engine mounting spacers splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2008 41,359 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

cut in front tyre

f/engine mounting spacers splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,568 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,455 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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R58 LKN is a 1997 Honda CB500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R58 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.

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What year was R58 LKN registered?

R58 LKN is a 1997 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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