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Y831 PSP

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,826 mi
Last recorded22,826 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 PSP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 22,826 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 22,826 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 22,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 22,373 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 22,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,695 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 21,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 20,385 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 20,385 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 20,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,166 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 16,286 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 10,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 7,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,713 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 3,993 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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Y831 PSP is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y831 PSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y831 PSP registered?

Y831 PSP is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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