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W717 RNF

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,551 mi
Last recorded48,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 RNF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,551 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,540 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,876 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 47,869 miles

Centre Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride stand (6.2.1h)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,588 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,994 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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W717 RNF is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W717 RNF, 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 W717 RNF registered?

W717 RNF is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W717 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W717 RNF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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