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Y203 FVW

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 FVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023
Pass 30 May 2020 66,775 miles

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

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

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

gear change lever pivots worn

handle bars slightly bent

no drive chain guard fitted at time of test

no front sprocket cover fitted at time of test

no lights on vehicle MOT for day time use only

Fail 30 May 2020 66,775 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gear change lever pivots worn

handle bars slightly bent

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

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

no drive chain guard fitted at time of test

no front sprocket cover fitted at time of test

no lights on vehicle MOT for day time use only

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,736 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,668 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 61,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,984 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,551 miles

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

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

Indicator switch works intermitantly!!

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,667 miles

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

Front tyre is wearing un evenly!!

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,258 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,256 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,908 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,409 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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Y203 FVW is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y203 FVW, 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 Y203 FVW registered?

Y203 FVW is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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