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RBP 575M

1974 Honda CB500

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,076 mi
Last recorded18,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Honda CB50028,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBP 575M
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 18,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,639 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 17,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,405 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 17,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 17,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,626 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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RBP 575M is a 1974 Honda CB500 in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,709 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 RBP 575M, 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 52 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBP 575M registered?

RBP 575M is a 1974 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 January 1974.

Is RBP 575M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBP 575M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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