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Y133 NYB

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 NYB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,019 miles

front brake slightly binding

front pads getting low

Fail 1 Oct 2014

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

front brake slightly binding

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,427 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 49,427 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,870 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

offside front footrest damaged but secure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,870 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

offside front footrest damaged but secure

Fail 22 Aug 2011 41,504 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,504 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,637 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,637 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,868 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,868 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,103 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2007 24,464 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,760 miles

front disc pads thickness 4.0mm!

front exhaust down pipes corroded!

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

rear disc pads thickness 3.0mm!

rear drive chain & sprockets worn!

rear master cylinder fluid level low!

rear shock absorbers corroded!

rear tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

Fail 6 Nov 2006 20,760 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front disc pads thickness 4.0mm!

front exhaust down pipes corroded!

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

rear disc pads thickness 3.0mm!

rear drive chain & sprockets worn!

rear master cylinder fluid level low!

rear shock absorbers corroded!

rear tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

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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Y133 NYB is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y133 NYB, 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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Y133 NYB is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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