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W552 PEU

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,318 mi
Last recorded65,318 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 PEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 65,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,435 miles

Clutch lever bent clutch lever bent down + (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,160 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,159 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,347 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 44,347 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,681 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,083 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 27,083 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,434 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,052 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,152 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,443 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,443 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

rear carrier insurcure bolt missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 21,242 miles

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

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

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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W552 PEU is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W552 PEU, 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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W552 PEU is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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