MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
battery slightly weak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
battery weak
engine swmokes
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
battery weak
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
rear suspension slighty stiff
front tyre under inflated
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARING
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARING
front brake slight binding
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UVL 491M is a 1973 Honda CB500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1973 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 35,458 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 UVL 491M, 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 53 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UVL 491M registered?
UVL 491M is a 1973 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 August 1973.
Is UVL 491M safe to buy?
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