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Y832 HMV

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,164 mi
Last recorded50,164 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,164 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,999 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 43,999 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,080 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 34,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,382 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,382 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,200 miles

drive chain worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 23,197 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

drive chain worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,872 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 18,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,452 miles

Throttle sticking/catching slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,207 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 14 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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Y832 HMV is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y832 HMV, 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 Y832 HMV registered?

Y832 HMV is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y832 HMV safe to buy?

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