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W543 LAJ

2000 Honda Cb 500 S

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

14,323 mi
Last recorded14,323 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Cb 500 S23,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 LAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 14,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 14,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 13,071 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 12,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 12,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 11,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 10,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,422 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 9,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,318 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 9,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,574 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 7,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,754 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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W543 LAJ is a 2000 Honda Cb 500 S in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 23,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W543 LAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W543 LAJ registered?

W543 LAJ is a 2000 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W543 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 LAJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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