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Y281 EDA

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 EDA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,122 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 86,115 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced all (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,254 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,846 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 63,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,398 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Chain and sprockets. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 35,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,825 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 13,573 miles

Coolant leak

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,573 miles

Coolant leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,017 miles

both tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 7,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,351 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 4,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 4,178 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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Y281 EDA is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y281 EDA, 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 Y281 EDA registered?

Y281 EDA is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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