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W714 RRE

2000 Honda CB500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,560 mi
Last recorded44,560 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 RRE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,560 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 39,264 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 39,261 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,912 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 25,271 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 22,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,802 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 17,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,793 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 14,902 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,829 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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W714 RRE is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W714 RRE, 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 W714 RRE registered?

W714 RRE is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W714 RRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W714 RRE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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