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X764 VJN

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX764 VJN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 70,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear pads on metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front right fork leg weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 70,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,480 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,440 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,517 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey exhaust leaking and slightly noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 66,993 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored front disc is scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 May 2017 66,993 miles

Direction indicators not working right hand front indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly scored front disc is scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,945 miles

Nearside Rear drive chain is too loose

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored front disc scored from wear (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored rear disc scored from wear (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,435 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,435 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,492 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,795 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,962 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 47,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,844 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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X764 VJN is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X764 VJN, 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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X764 VJN is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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