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JRY 194N

1975 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,768 mi
Last recorded41,768 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Honda CB50025,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRY 194N
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,768 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,513 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

handle bars possible bent

Fail 29 Jul 2016 41,513 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,967 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front footrest slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,878 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,868 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

1 0f 6 front mudguard bolts broken

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change and kickstart loose on splines

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,851 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

1 0f 6 front mudguard bolts broken

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change and kickstart loose on splines

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,706 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,039 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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JRY 194N is a 1975 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,249 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 JRY 194N, 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 51 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRY 194N registered?

JRY 194N is a 1975 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 June 1975.

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