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X249 UAF

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 UAF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 33,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,273 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 33,226 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 31,563 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 27,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 27,431 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 23,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,833 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 22,833 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,157 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,157 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2011 21,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 20,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2009 18,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 18,711 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2008 16,791 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 14,128 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 14,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 May 2006 11,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 11,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 8,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 8,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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X249 UAF is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 X249 UAF, 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 X249 UAF registered?

X249 UAF is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X249 UAF safe to buy?

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