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R973 GBR

2000 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,051 mi
Last recorded52,051 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 GBR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 52,051 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 50,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 50,907 miles

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,683 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 48,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 May 2018 48,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 46,819 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,124 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 45,124 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,075 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,241 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,142 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,438 miles

rear wheel slightly out of alingment

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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R973 GBR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 26,946 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 R973 GBR, 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 26 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R973 GBR registered?

R973 GBR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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