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V972 EAN

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,037 mi
Last recorded4,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 EAN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 4,037 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 17,666 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 17,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear top box loose

Fail 9 Jan 2014 11,390 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear top box loose

Pass 15 Jan 2013 8,781 miles

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

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

top box loose

Pass 7 Jan 2012 96,094 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 96,094 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,416 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 76,416 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,614 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,445 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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V972 EAN is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V972 EAN, 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 V972 EAN registered?

V972 EAN is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V972 EAN safe to buy?

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