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Y811 HGW

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026
Pass 1 Aug 2025

no lights at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Rear wheel out of alignment (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 35,970 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear foot brake light (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Rear wheel out of alignment (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,651 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 83,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,632 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,071 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,513 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,761 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,761 miles

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

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,401 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 45,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,361 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,361 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,977 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 31,977 miles

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

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

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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Y811 HGW is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y811 HGW, 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 Y811 HGW registered?

Y811 HGW is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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