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W687 MEF

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,995 mi
Last recorded38,995 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 MEF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 38,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 37,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,299 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

left hand mirror mounting cracked

water drain in petrol tank blocked

Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,299 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

left hand mirror mounting cracked

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

water drain in petrol tank blocked

Pass 6 May 2011 28,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,843 miles

Pillion Foot Rests

Pass 30 May 2008 21,531 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 19,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,965 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 17,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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W687 MEF is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W687 MEF, 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 W687 MEF registered?

W687 MEF is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W687 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W687 MEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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