MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
chain guard loose
slight bind on rear brake
Drive chain fouling another component centre stand (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
chain guard loose
slight bind on rear brake
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
both front indicators broken
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
both front indicators broken
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
drive chain partly siezed
front indicators broken
Front brake performance overall is lower than could be expected from the braking components on this machine.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y397 FNO is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y397 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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Y397 FNO is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 June 2001.
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