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W852 KBE

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,940 mi
Last recorded24,940 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 KBE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 24,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,054 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,612 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 22,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 24 Mar 2017 20,299 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))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 14,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 12,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,585 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 10,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,101 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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W852 KBE is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W852 KBE, 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 W852 KBE registered?

W852 KBE is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W852 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W852 KBE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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