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VUG 273R

1977 Honda CB500T

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,005 mi
Last recorded34,005 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1977 Honda CB500T16,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 273R
MakeHonda
ModelCB500T
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,005 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

gear lever set too low hitting exhaust

rear drive chain too tight

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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VUG 273R is a 1977 Honda CB500T in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB500T models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 16,468 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 VUG 273R, 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 49 years old, this Honda CB500T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUG 273R registered?

VUG 273R is a 1977 Honda CB500T, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VUG 273R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 273R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUG 273R have outstanding finance?

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