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KSD 347P

1975 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,328 mi
Last recorded32,328 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1975 Honda CB50025,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSD 347P
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 32,328 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,328 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 32,304 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

front tyre soft

head lamp pass light not working

slight play found at rear swing arm pivot

neutral gear indicator light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,993 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 31,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,666 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,666 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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KSD 347P is a 1975 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KSD 347P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSD 347P registered?

KSD 347P is a 1975 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 August 1975.

Is KSD 347P safe to buy?

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