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X432 MGN

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,580 mi
Last recorded34,580 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX432 MGN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 34,580 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,526 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,490 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 20,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 19,002 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 19,002 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 17,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 16,996 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 14,307 miles

Front Slight separation in between tyre tread

Rear Slight separation of tyre in between tyre tread

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,178 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 13,177 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 10,823 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,972 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 9,972 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,991 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 6,959 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,337 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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X432 MGN is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X432 MGN, 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 X432 MGN registered?

X432 MGN is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X432 MGN safe to buy?

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