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V978 KKM

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,548 mi
Last recorded69,548 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 KKM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,440 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,879 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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V978 KKM is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V978 KKM, 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 V978 KKM registered?

V978 KKM is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V978 KKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V978 KKM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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