MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 )
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
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
rear outer brake pad worn
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
front inner brake pad worn
rear outer brake pad worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mishaped (4.1.3(ii))
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
Coolant leak
nearside pillion footrest pivot worn
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
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
speedometer inoperative
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
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))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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Y968 UGP is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 August 2001.
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