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Y867 NLU

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,172 mi
Last recorded47,172 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 NLU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,172 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 66,597 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected insecure to handlebars (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 64,845 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Switch gear (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,909 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,909 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 56,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,361 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 3 Apr 2012 52,628 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,983 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,631 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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Y867 NLU is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y867 NLU, 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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Y867 NLU is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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