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W124 VAU

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,733 mi
Last recorded27,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 VAU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,854 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2014 15,854 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

horn slightly weak

slight bind on front brake

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,764 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 15,764 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,706 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 13 Feb 2010 12,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 7,446 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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W124 VAU is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W124 VAU, 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 W124 VAU registered?

W124 VAU is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W124 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 VAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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