MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,915 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W493 YJE is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 W493 YJE, 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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W493 YJE is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 June 2000.
Is W493 YJE safe to buy?
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