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OMB 497V

1979 Honda Cb

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,767 mi
Last recorded22,767 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Honda Cb30,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 497V
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 22,767 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 22,615 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 22,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,186 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 22,167 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,832 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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OMB 497V is a 1979 Honda Cb in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 30,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OMB 497V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 47 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMB 497V registered?

OMB 497V is a 1979 Honda Cb, first registered on 28 August 1979.

Is OMB 497V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 497V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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