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Y47 TGK

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 TGK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 24,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 24,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,467 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 24,101 miles

headlamp beam pattern slighty blurred

o/s handlebar end wieght missing,n/s handlebar end wieght loose

Fail 25 Apr 2023 24,089 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 24,002 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 23,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,810 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 23,527 miles

Offside bar end weight missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,290 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 20,816 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

drive chain links tight/seized

Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,607 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,579 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,190 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Slight engine coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,296 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 10,792 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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Y47 TGK is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y47 TGK, 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 Y47 TGK registered?

Y47 TGK is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y47 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 TGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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