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Y396 FNO

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,897 mi
Last recorded45,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 FNO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,686 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 37,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,796 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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Y396 FNO is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y396 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y396 FNO?

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What year was Y396 FNO registered?

Y396 FNO is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y396 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y396 FNO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y396 FNO have outstanding finance?

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