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LK51 PGY

2001 Honda Cb 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,360 mi
Last recorded38,360 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda Cb 50032,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 PGY
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,360 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 38,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 38,276 miles

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification shock absorber mountings welded unsatisfactory. Needs extra welding and bracing. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,008 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 33,008 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,954 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 32,954 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,463 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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LK51 PGY is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 32,396 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK51 PGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK51 PGY registered?

LK51 PGY is a 2001 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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