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Y612 AET

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,502 mi
Last recorded22,502 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 AET
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 22,502 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,357 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 22,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2022 21,646 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear stand hiting rear chain when up

Fail 6 May 2022 21,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear stand hiting rear chain when up

Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 53,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle operates on its own when handlebars are turned to the right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling wheel alignment significantly out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre worn in excess of legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear brake pads below legal limit (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm and surrounding area has corrosion but not in excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front nearside shock leaking fluid but not in excess yet (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear disc has corrosion and excessively worn pads resulting in fluctuation on brake test (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking gasses from join in exhaust mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy none standard exhaust can (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower side stand spring not effectively returning stand

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,917 miles

Rear has slight rust

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both tyre valves cracking need replacing asap

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,017 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,071 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,431 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Speedo light not working!

Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,431 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Speedo light not working!

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,867 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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Y612 AET is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y612 AET, 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 Y612 AET registered?

Y612 AET is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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