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W896 YAL

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 YAL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 95,085 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,415 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,089 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 76,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 64,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 64,890 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 48,122 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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W896 YAL is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W896 YAL, 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 W896 YAL registered?

W896 YAL is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W896 YAL safe to buy?

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