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W339 PRA

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,898 mi
Last recorded53,898 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 PRA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2022 53,898 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

unable to test exhaust noise> wont start

Rear Nail in tyre ()

ball end missing from clutch lever > sharp edge

tyres under inflated

Fail 26 Jul 2021 53,852 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned o/s rear not secure (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre underinflated

Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,826 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess spacer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

cannot open fuel cap

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,375 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear direction indicator slightly insecure

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 52,375 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear direction indicator slightly insecure

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,936 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,126 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,110 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,216 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,539 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,536 miles

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

Rear drive chain, slightly worn and tight on some link pivots

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,074 miles

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

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

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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W339 PRA is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W339 PRA, 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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W339 PRA is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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