MOT Status
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64,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y389 FNO is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y389 FNO, 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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Y389 FNO is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 July 2001.
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