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Y394 HPA

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,511 mi
Last recorded65,511 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 HPA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,488 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,617 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 38,617 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,088 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,764 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,764 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,155 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,155 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,100 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 36,100 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,915 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 26,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 11,912 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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Y394 HPA is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y394 HPA, 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 Y394 HPA registered?

Y394 HPA is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y394 HPA safe to buy?

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