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CN51 RUJ

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,401 mi
Last recorded28,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 28,401 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

o/s fork dust seal corrosion /front tyre uneven ware

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,401 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

o/s fork dust seal corrosion /front tyre uneven ware

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,848 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 26,101 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,101 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,101 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

direction indicators removed

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,293 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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CN51 RUJ is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CN51 RUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN51 RUJ registered?

CN51 RUJ is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is CN51 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 RUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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