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2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,101 mi
Last recorded28,101 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 VPN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 28,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,094 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 27,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,051 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,052 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 21,052 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 19,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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X478 VPN is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X478 VPN, 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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X478 VPN is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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