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Y729 FFJ

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,610 mi
Last recorded47,610 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 FFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 20,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,138 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 55,328 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,862 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 44,862 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on fit a new bulb (1.1.3a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,011 miles

rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,718 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,586 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,586 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,170 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 16,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,555 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 11,555 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,682 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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Y729 FFJ is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y729 FFJ, 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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Y729 FFJ is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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