MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Chain guard missing
Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Throttle grip needs re-glueing.
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T197 LKM is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 T197 LKM, 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 T197 LKM registered?
T197 LKM is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 May 1999.
Is T197 LKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for T197 LKM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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