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DX51 CDZ

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,168 mi
Last recorded20,168 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 CDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,230 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,230 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,985 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,984 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,629 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,471 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,465 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,232 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 18,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,143 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 14,143 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 6,977 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 6,977 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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DX51 CDZ is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX51 CDZ, 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 DX51 CDZ registered?

DX51 CDZ is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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