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JTO 47N

1975 Honda CB500

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Honda CB50025,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTO 47N
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 42,415 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,375 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 42,375 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,364 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 42,364 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,247 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 47N is a 1975 Honda CB500 in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 47N, 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 47N registered?

JTO 47N is a 1975 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 June 1975.

Is JTO 47N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTO 47N shows 9 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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