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Y361 UCC

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

20,854 mi
Last recorded20,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 UCC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 20,854 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 20,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 19,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 17,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 15,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 15,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 15,371 miles

Rear rear tyre slightly perished showing some small cuts on side wall from age

Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,331 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 15,331 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 15,302 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 15,247 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 15,247 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,277 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 12,261 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 12,179 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight bend in handlebar

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 10,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,025 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 9,203 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,728 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 7,728 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,004 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
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Y361 UCC is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y361 UCC, 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 Y361 UCC registered?

Y361 UCC is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y361 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y361 UCC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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