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W154 COE

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 COE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 61,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,080 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 32,889 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc has slight run out

Rear marks on disc,could be the start of cracks showing

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 32,302 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,568 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 23,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,223 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 17,223 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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W154 COE is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W154 COE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W154 COE registered?

W154 COE is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W154 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W154 COE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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