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W489 ABV

2000 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

26,439 mi
Last recorded26,439 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 ABV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 25,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 23,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 22,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,283 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 19,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,980 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 6,930 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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W489 ABV is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W489 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W489 ABV registered?

W489 ABV is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W489 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 ABV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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