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Y885 ARL

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 ARL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 62,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,543 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 49,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,091 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 27,826 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 22,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 19,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 18,389 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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Y885 ARL is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y885 ARL, 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 Y885 ARL registered?

Y885 ARL is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y885 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 ARL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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