DVLA verified
Tax valid

1972 HONDA CB5000.5L PETROL

AWU 425K

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1972 HONDA CB500? It's a PETROL with a 500cc engine showing unavailable miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/07/2019
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1972
Engine
500cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is assessed as roadworthy, as the MOT record indicates a stable maintenance trend with no recurring faults detected. The most recent test on 2026-06-17 at 10,400 miles passed, confirming that recent servicing has been effective. The history shows a consistent pattern of passing tests from 2013 to 2015, with no gaps in the record suggesting a lack of maintenance, and no defects recorded in any of the earlier tests. The mileage accumulation is low for a 1972 model, averaging approximately 193 miles per year, which suggests the vehicle has been driven for a significant portion of its life. The absence of gaps in the MOT record between 2013 and 2015 indicates that the owner has maintained a consistent driving schedule and likely performed regular routine checks. While the mileage is acceptable, the lack of specific annual mileage data suggests that the owner may have relied on a standard 193-mile-per-year estimate rather than tracking actual usage. A buyer should inspect the car for structural integrity and mechanical components, particularly the suspension and brakes, as these are the primary areas where wear accumulates over time. The history of passing tests from 2013 to 2015 implies that the vehicle has been subjected to regular servicing, which is a positive factor for long-term reliability. However, the 2015 and 2014 tests were conducted in the same year, which could reflect a shift in the vehicle's condition or a temporary variation in the test environment. The absence of defects or warning lights in the MOT records suggests that the vehicle is in good shape for its age, provided that the owner continues to follow standard maintenance schedules.

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Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Salvage
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Imported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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