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W897 YAL

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 YAL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,454 miles

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

front o/s indicator half full of water

Fail 17 Mar 2020 22,426 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front brake lamp stays on when released (4.3.2 (a) (i))

front o/s indicator half full of water

Pass 15 May 2018 20,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch cable stiff to operate

rear caliper notchy to operate

Pass 12 May 2017 17,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 3,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,705 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 78,705 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,886 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,709 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,136 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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W897 YAL is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W897 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 W897 YAL registered?

W897 YAL is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W897 YAL safe to buy?

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