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S202 KLM

1998 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,001 mi
Last recorded27,001 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda CB50029,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 KLM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 27,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 25,990 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 25,597 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,590 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,589 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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S202 KLM is a 1998 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S202 KLM, 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.

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What year was S202 KLM registered?

S202 KLM is a 1998 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S202 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 KLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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