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W324 YKL

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,198 mi
Last recorded57,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 YKL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 57,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,384 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 55,384 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2021 55,274 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 55,274 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,061 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 53,181 miles

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering Handle bars catch fairing on left lock. (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,618 miles

Handlebars have slight contact with front fairing on left full lock

Pass 25 May 2016 51,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,078 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,078 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 48,137 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 48,137 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,147 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,464 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,895 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,895 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,819 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,189 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,708 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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W324 YKL is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W324 YKL, 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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W324 YKL is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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