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Y264 NRE

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 NRE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 19,977 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 19,893 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,808 miles

Brake and clutch lever slightly loose

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,653 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 19,639 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,712 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 12,664 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,312 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 11,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 10,710 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 9,811 miles

front mudguard cracked , but still secure.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 8,887 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 8,099 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 7,183 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,368 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 3,805 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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Y264 NRE is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y264 NRE, 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 Y264 NRE registered?

Y264 NRE is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y264 NRE safe to buy?

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