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V789 LGF

2000 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 LGF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,279 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 63,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 56,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,180 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swingarm corroded ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 45,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached CHAIN LINK INCORRECTLY FITTED (NOT RIVETED) O rings missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 43,138 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 42,310 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 41,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,705 miles

Slight knock in streeing head bearings.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,948 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,102 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,678 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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V789 LGF is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V789 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V789 LGF registered?

V789 LGF is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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