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Y199 LRE

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 LRE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,663 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,569 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 64,568 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,548 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,471 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

front mudguard fouling tyre and mounting broken

sidestand insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,636 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,636 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,868 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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Y199 LRE is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y199 LRE, 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 Y199 LRE registered?

Y199 LRE is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y199 LRE safe to buy?

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