MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
front tyre worn and badly perished
slight play rear wheel bearing
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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X226 PBY is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 February 2001.
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