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CN51 LAA

2001 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,474 mi
Last recorded11,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 LAA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 8,937 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 8,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 21 May 2014 8,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,825 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,457 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,634 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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CN51 LAA is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN51 LAA, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN51 LAA registered?

CN51 LAA is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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