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Y698 EVK

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,572 mi
Last recorded38,572 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 EVK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,572 miles

Central Front tyre slightly perished

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 37,939 miles

Front Tyre slightly perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,508 miles

EXHAUST NEEDS TO BE MORE SCURED

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,011 miles

gear change light not working right

rear exhaust box clamp loose

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,947 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,649 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,649 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,775 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 28,775 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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Y698 EVK is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y698 EVK, 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 Y698 EVK registered?

Y698 EVK is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y698 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y698 EVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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