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FX51 EUL

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,272 mi
Last recorded25,272 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 EUL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 25,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 25,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 14,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,371 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,212 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 16,867 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,514 miles

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

O/S/F Foot rest not standard/very poor

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,766 miles

Exhaust silencer clamp loose.

Non standard foot rest fitted to O/S

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 6,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,820 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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FX51 EUL is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FX51 EUL, 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 FX51 EUL registered?

FX51 EUL is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FX51 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 EUL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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