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Y457 OBE

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,720 mi
Last recorded13,720 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 OBE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 13,720 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 13,720 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 13,720 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,552 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,256 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 9,256 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,839 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 6,839 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,793 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 4,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 4,142 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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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Y457 OBE is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y457 OBE, 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 Y457 OBE registered?

Y457 OBE is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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