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VAN 653S

1978 Honda CB500T

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,206 mi
Last recorded17,206 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda CB500T19,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 653S
MakeHonda
ModelCB500T
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,206 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,777 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500T?

Based on 559 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
170
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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VAN 653S is a 1978 Honda CB500T in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB500T models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 19,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB500T fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAN 653S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500T typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda CB500T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAN 653S?

You can check the full history of VAN 653S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VAN 653S registered?

VAN 653S is a 1978 Honda CB500T, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is VAN 653S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAN 653S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAN 653S have outstanding finance?

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