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Y968 UGP

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,757 mi
Last recorded49,757 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 UGP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 49,616 miles

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

split link worn..(retaining clip )

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,495 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

split link is worn

Fail 5 Apr 2022 49,495 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose not bolted on at the rear of the seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

split link is worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,487 miles

rear outer brake pad worn

Fail 31 May 2017 49,476 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

front inner brake pad worn

rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,455 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 43,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,747 miles

Coolant leak

nearside pillion footrest pivot worn

Fail 26 Oct 2013 34,747 miles

Coolant leak

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

nearside pillion footrest pivot worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,736 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,715 miles

speedometer inoperative

Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

speedometer inoperative

Pass 22 May 2010 30,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,931 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 25,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,826 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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Y968 UGP is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y968 UGP, 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 Y968 UGP registered?

Y968 UGP is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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