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W496 RMR

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,632 mi
Last recorded42,632 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 RMR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,632 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,618 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,982 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,113 miles

front forks starting to corrode

offside rear foot rest pivot slightly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,108 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

front forks starting to corrode

offside rear foot rest pivot slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,096 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,068 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside rear foot rest slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,197 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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W496 RMR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W496 RMR, 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 W496 RMR registered?

W496 RMR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W496 RMR safe to buy?

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