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W956 REH

2000 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,381 mi
Last recorded42,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 REH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,381 miles

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

rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2018 42,344 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,523 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,520 miles

Centre Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,760 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 37,760 miles

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

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,607 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,636 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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W956 REH is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W956 REH, 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 W956 REH registered?

W956 REH is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W956 REH safe to buy?

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