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Y745 CFS

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,684 mi
Last recorded44,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 CFS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 44,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 43,824 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,819 miles

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

rear tyre has slight cracks/perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2022 41,818 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre has slight cracks and perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,573 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,427 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,392 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,277 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated loose at joint between exhaust can and link pipe (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear of swingarm and centrestand slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,277 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated loose at joint between exhaust can and link pipe (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear of swingarm and centrestand slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,129 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,917 miles

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

exhaust loose

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,530 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,269 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,900 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 33,399 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,363 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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Y745 CFS is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y745 CFS, 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 Y745 CFS registered?

Y745 CFS is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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