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JTO 452N

1975 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,240 mi
Last recorded12,240 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Honda CB50025,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTO 452N
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 12,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,549 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 11,549 miles

Fuel pipe leaking N/S CONNECTION (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 10,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 10,255 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 10,255 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 10,234 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front forks pitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,530 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 8,530 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 7,014 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,580 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 3,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 3,696 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 1,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 959 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 620 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 82 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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JTO 452N is a 1975 Honda CB500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JTO 452N, 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 JTO 452N registered?

JTO 452N is a 1975 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 July 1975.

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