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Y737 FEL

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,079 mi
Last recorded56,079 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 FEL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 56,079 miles

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

Front Slight bind brake

Fail 13 May 2022 56,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,827 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 52,626 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear shock fouling rear carrier

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,090 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,700 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,681 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,554 miles

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,543 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,668 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 34,591 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,990 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,990 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,758 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,755 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,284 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 12,054 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,822 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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Y737 FEL is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y737 FEL, 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 Y737 FEL registered?

Y737 FEL is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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