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X518 XEX

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,580 mi
Last recorded33,580 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 XEX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 33,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 32,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 32,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 30,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 29,259 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 29,255 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged front brake hose damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,952 miles

Front tyre worn out of shape slightly

Rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,219 miles

slight pulsate on front and rear brake performance

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,525 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,414 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 21,805 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,551 miles

Front Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 21,020 miles

Motor cycle is dirty

Rear number plate cracked

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

Pass 19 May 2008 17,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 17,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 12,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 11,334 miles

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

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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X518 XEX is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X518 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X518 XEX?

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What year was X518 XEX registered?

X518 XEX is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X518 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 XEX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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