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R666 RKC

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 RKC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,639 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 56,639 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,630 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 56,630 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working Bulb filament blown (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,389 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,838 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,122 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,122 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 45,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 34,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2013 22,979 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,490 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 16,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,039 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 16,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,175 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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R666 RKC is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 R666 RKC, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R666 RKC registered?

R666 RKC is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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