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W591 UJB

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,955 mi
Last recorded22,955 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 UJB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 22,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 22,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 22,160 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 21,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,980 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,547 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 20,030 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,951 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 19,650 miles

slight knock from front forks

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 19,034 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,226 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre has nail in no loss of presure advice check for puncture asap

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,056 miles

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

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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W591 UJB is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W591 UJB, 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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W591 UJB is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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