Honda logo

Honda CB500

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 499 cc

Y885 ARLMOT history

Y885 ARL is a red petrol Honda CB500 first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
62,420 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y885 ARL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 ARL was last recorded at 62,420 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 7,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,146 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,274 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 62,420 miles
  • 2023 – 55,146 miles
  • 2022 – 49,543 miles
  • 2021 – 49,197 miles
  • 2020 – 48,530 miles
  • 2019 – 47,930 miles
  • 2018 – 46,181 miles
  • 2016 – 44,690 miles
  • 2015 – 41,578 miles
  • 2014 – 38,091 miles
  • 2013 – 31,965 miles
  • 2012 – 27,826 miles
  • 2011 – 22,626 miles
  • 2010 – 19,138 miles
  • 2009 – 19,018 miles
  • 2008 – 18,736 miles
  • 2007 – 18,560 miles
  • 2006 – 18,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,420 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,420 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,420 miles
    Test number
    538771781962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,146 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,146 miles
    Test number
    683636380199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,543 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    934015878003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  4. Pass49,197 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    458252487445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,530 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    210072766528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,930 miles (+1,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    115753076757
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass46,181 miles (+1,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,181 miles
    Test number
    216257931569
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  8. Pass44,690 miles (+3,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,690 miles
    Test number
    952052570719
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass41,578 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    343567445335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,091 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    516504304354
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  11. Pass31,965 miles (+4,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    598272363274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass27,826 miles (+5,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,826 miles
    Test number
    549472742107
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  13. Pass22,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    178958631156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  14. Fail22,626 miles (+3,488)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    698088931138
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  15. Pass19,138 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,138 miles
    Test number
    281559330105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,018 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,018 miles
    Test number
    290682349441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,736 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,736 miles
    Test number
    294991448143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,560 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,560 miles
    Test number
    854677637171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,389 miles
    Test number
    790341436100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,389 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,389 miles
    Test number
    563021536139
    • FailureOffside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Questions about Y885 ARL

Does Y885 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 ARL expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 ARL?
The MOT on Y885 ARL expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 ARL done?
Y885 ARL was recorded at 62,420 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has Y885 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 ARL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2011.
Has the mileage on Y885 ARL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y885 ARL find?
Y885 ARL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all Y885 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.