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X226 PBY

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,515 mi
Last recorded90,515 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 PBY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 90,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 90,515 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,096 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,040 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

number plate deteriated

Fail 6 Aug 2016 89,040 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

number plate deteriated

Fail 6 Aug 2016 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,254 miles

Rear tyre worn close to limit

Clutch lever damaged

Exhaust blow from manifold

Front brake pads worn

Front tyre worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 12 Jul 2014 84,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake has minimal binding

rear shocks too hard

Pass 12 Jul 2014 84,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake has minimal binding

rear shocks too hard

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,880 miles

front tyre worn and badly perished

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,089 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,180 miles

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

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

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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X226 PBY is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X226 PBY, 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 X226 PBY registered?

X226 PBY is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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