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Y246 RDF

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,696 mi
Last recorded28,696 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 RDF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,968 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 27,968 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,282 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,958 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,295 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 20,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,787 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,770 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,968 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 17,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,955 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 12,955 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 11,914 miles

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

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

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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Y246 RDF is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y246 RDF, 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 Y246 RDF registered?

Y246 RDF is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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