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N711 PYL

2006 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,029 mi
Last recorded65,029 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Honda CB50027,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 PYL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 65,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Ignition Switch contacts very worn

Rear tyre pressure very low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,001 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,025 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,025 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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N711 PYL is a 2006 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 27,692 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 N711 PYL, 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 20 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N711 PYL registered?

N711 PYL is a 2006 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is N711 PYL safe to buy?

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