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W514 SRP

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,654 mi
Last recorded87,654 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 SRP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder head/downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine spacer corroded. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder head/downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front l/h engine spacer. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,928 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 66,908 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced fairing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,529 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 55,680 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,629 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,629 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 38,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,407 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,111 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 28,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,552 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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W514 SRP is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W514 SRP, 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 W514 SRP registered?

W514 SRP is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W514 SRP safe to buy?

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