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SF51 XOP

2001 Honda Cb 500 S

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,991 mi
Last recorded30,991 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Cb 500 S21,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 XOP
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 30,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 28,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 27,055 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 27,055 miles

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 25,169 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,490 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 23,490 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,747 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 21,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,545 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 19,545 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 16,435 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 14,953 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,914 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 13,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,633 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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SF51 XOP is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 21,265 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 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF51 XOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF51 XOP is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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