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W337 KBE

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,749 mi
Last recorded31,749 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 KBE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,749 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 31,749 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,619 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,619 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,400 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 496,485 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 496,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,285 miles

rear wheel slightly missalined

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,304 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 34,296 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 34,296 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,838 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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W337 KBE is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W337 KBE, 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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W337 KBE is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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