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R962 KKN

1998 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,239 mi
Last recorded33,239 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 KKN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 33,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 32,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 30,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,307 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,334 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,334 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,347 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,554 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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R962 KKN is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 29,476 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 R962 KKN, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R962 KKN registered?

R962 KKN is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R962 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R962 KKN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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