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Y128 HGH

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,510 mi
Last recorded22,510 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 HGH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,510 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 22,496 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,431 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 21,407 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,695 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 18,695 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 18,680 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2018 18,670 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 18,664 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 18,532 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,103 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 18,103 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 17,899 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 17,899 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 16,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,579 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,346 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 14,346 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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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Y128 HGH is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y128 HGH, 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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Y128 HGH is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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