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W343 PRA

2000 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,765 mi
Last recorded22,765 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 PRA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 22,765 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 21,850 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess both , spacers corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 20,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 20,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 19,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 19,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 18,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 18,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 17,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,318 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,882 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 13,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,694 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 13,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,513 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 13,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 13,310 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,310 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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W343 PRA is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W343 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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W343 PRA is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W343 PRA safe to buy?

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