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HWL 62S

1978 Honda CB500T

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,679 mi
Last recorded27,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Honda CB500T19,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 62S
MakeHonda
ModelCB500T
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,679 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 27,672 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,502 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 27,490 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 27,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,242 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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HWL 62S is a 1978 Honda CB500T in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWL 62S, 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.

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What year was HWL 62S registered?

HWL 62S is a 1978 Honda CB500T, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is HWL 62S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 62S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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