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Y336 CGN

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

73,492 mi
Last recorded73,492 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY336 CGN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 73,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2023 73,336 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 73,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,414 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 70,412 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,036 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2020 68,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,164 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,148 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2018 64,562 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2018 64,562 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,837 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2017 62,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 57,579 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,136 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,771 miles

front brake hose supporting bracket missing

Fail 30 May 2014 50,771 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

front brake hose supporting bracket missing

Pass 28 May 2013 47,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 43,120 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 35,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 19,633 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2008 6,385 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 6,385 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 318 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 318 miles

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

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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Y336 CGN is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 Y336 CGN, 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 Y336 CGN registered?

Y336 CGN is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y336 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y336 CGN shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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