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W154 HBJ

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 HBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 86,653 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 86,653 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 84,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,110 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 81,367 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,739 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 75,473 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 74,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2017 73,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,064 miles

Front Front tyre starting to show signs of perishing

Rear Rear tyre starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 5 May 2015 66,841 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 63,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 62,930 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,704 miles

Front tyre has cracking in tread pattern.

Radiator has a small leak.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 42,864 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,441 miles

Front Screen Cracked

Front tyre starting to wear un evenly

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 36,100 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 30,059 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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W154 HBJ is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HBJ, 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 W154 HBJ registered?

W154 HBJ is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W154 HBJ safe to buy?

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