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Y536 GTG

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,316 mi
Last recorded43,316 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 GTG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,907 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,892 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 42,542 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,409 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 41,409 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,528 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,330 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,330 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,766 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 28,766 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 26,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,218 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 26,043 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 25,761 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 25,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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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Y536 GTG is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y536 GTG, 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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Y536 GTG is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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