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Y886 ECU

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,707 mi
Last recorded49,707 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 ECU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 49,707 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 49,707 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired sliding pin worn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 49,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired sliding pin worn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,709 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 49,707 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,232 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 49,232 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,697 miles

1/ slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,980 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,980 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 May 2009 35,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 35,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 28,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,212 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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Y886 ECU is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y886 ECU, 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 Y886 ECU registered?

Y886 ECU is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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