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W798 BFR

2000 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,198 mi
Last recorded35,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 BFR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 35,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 35,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,250 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,250 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

speedo drive location incorect

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,717 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,180 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,996 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,206 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,206 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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W798 BFR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W798 BFR, 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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W798 BFR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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