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Y496 AAM

2001 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,089 mi
Last recorded18,089 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Honda Cb 500 S21,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 AAM
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2008 18,089 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,493 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 10,493 miles

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 10,236 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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Y496 AAM is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 21,265 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 Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y496 AAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of Y496 AAM?

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What year was Y496 AAM registered?

Y496 AAM is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 6 May 2001.

Is Y496 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 AAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y496 AAM have outstanding finance?

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