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2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,365 mi
Last recorded83,365 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 EUR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,365 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,422 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,129 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,128 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,587 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 42,587 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 29,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,362 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 26,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,676 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,176 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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X492 EUR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X492 EUR, 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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X492 EUR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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