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X427 UOW

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,323 mi
Last recorded27,323 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 UOW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 27,323 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 20,202 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 20,202 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 6,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,069 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,987 miles

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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X427 UOW is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X427 UOW, 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 X427 UOW registered?

X427 UOW is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X427 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X427 UOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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