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V542 KAF

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,613 mi
Last recorded39,613 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 KAF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,613 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 39,613 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,698 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 23,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,924 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2005 13,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 13,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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V542 KAF is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V542 KAF, 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 V542 KAF registered?

V542 KAF is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V542 KAF safe to buy?

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