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Y342 PCH

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,116 mi
Last recorded49,116 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 PCH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,361 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 37,817 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 32,611 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 32,611 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 26,678 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y342 PCH is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y342 PCH, 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 Y342 PCH registered?

Y342 PCH is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y342 PCH safe to buy?

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