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W131 NHC

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,758 mi
Last recorded30,758 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 NHC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 29,954 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tyre is slightly cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2023 29,799 miles

slight cut in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,726 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,205 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 29,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached Top mounting bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,610 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

head races stiff

Fail 21 Aug 2018 28,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

head races stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,333 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 28,329 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,153 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 28,151 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,814 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 27,814 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 27,574 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2013 27,555 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,290 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,262 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 18,262 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,551 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,950 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 16,919 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,664 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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W131 NHC is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W131 NHC, 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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W131 NHC is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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