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Y548 JAW

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,071 mi
Last recorded26,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 JAW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 26,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,081 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 25,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured rear disc cracked through (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,823 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,000 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 18,879 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,859 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 12,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,417 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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Y548 JAW is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y548 JAW, 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 Y548 JAW registered?

Y548 JAW is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y548 JAW safe to buy?

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