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PJA 36R

1976 Honda CB500

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,839 mi
Last recorded8,839 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Honda CB50024,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJA 36R
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 8,839 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 8,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 8,640 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 8,552 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 8,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,982 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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PJA 36R is a 1976 Honda CB500 in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJA 36R, 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 50 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 PJA 36R registered?

PJA 36R is a 1976 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 November 1976.

Is PJA 36R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJA 36R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJA 36R have outstanding finance?

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