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Y176 TOL

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

70,413 mi
Last recorded70,413 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 TOL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 70,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 69,543 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,820 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2023 66,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2022 65,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 65,937 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,394 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 65,386 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2020 64,308 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,007 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 60,007 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2018 55,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 52,369 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 52,369 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 75,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,284 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2013 52,284 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2012 48,253 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 36,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2010 36,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,292 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2009 32,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 32,135 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 12,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 9,779 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,779 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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Y176 TOL is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 Y176 TOL, 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 Y176 TOL registered?

Y176 TOL is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y176 TOL safe to buy?

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