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W745 XMJ

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW745 XMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 33,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 33,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 33,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,324 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,921 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 29,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,416 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 22,416 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,429 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewall perished and split

Pass 15 May 2008 11,913 miles

front tyre perished and split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,427 miles

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

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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W745 XMJ is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W745 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W745 XMJ registered?

W745 XMJ is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 March 2000.

Is W745 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W745 XMJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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