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V481 FTR

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 FTR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 39,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 38,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 32,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 30,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,205 miles

Front tyre is stepped, Front brake is hanging on slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,205 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front tyre is stepped, Front brake is hanging on slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 26,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 23,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear carrier insecure.

Pass 24 May 2008 21,179 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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V481 FTR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V481 FTR, 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 V481 FTR registered?

V481 FTR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V481 FTR safe to buy?

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