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X317 FVE

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,382 mi
Last recorded50,382 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX317 FVE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 50,382 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

No switchgear insecure

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Side stand missing

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,004 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 50,003 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,751 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 49,571 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 48,534 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 48,508 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 46,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,010 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,990 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,303 miles

exhaust loose but secure

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,287 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust loose but secure

front tyre worn uneven

near side handle bar end slightly loose

Pass 22 May 2010 40,610 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,622 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,055 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,055 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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X317 FVE is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X317 FVE, 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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X317 FVE is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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