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W423 HBD

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,447 mi
Last recorded41,447 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 HBD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,447 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 41,447 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,515 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,931 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Slight Cracking On Sidewalls Of Rear Tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,218 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 35,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,733 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,632 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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W423 HBD is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W423 HBD, 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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What year was W423 HBD registered?

W423 HBD is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W423 HBD safe to buy?

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