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H673 VKS

1991 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,707 mi
Last recorded43,707 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH673 VKS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 43,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 43,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 42,832 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 42,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 41,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 41,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,446 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,446 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,581 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,044 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 28,029 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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.

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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H673 VKS is a 1991 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H673 VKS, 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 35 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H673 VKS registered?

H673 VKS is a 1991 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H673 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H673 VKS 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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