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W547 WCA

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,976 mi
Last recorded21,976 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 WCA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 21,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 23,753 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 23,753 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,880 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 21,880 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 21,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 19,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,980 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust system slightly corroded but not leaking gases.

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 12,980 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust system slightly corroded but not leaking gases.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 12,690 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 12,364 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,937 miles

throttle staying open when accelerator used

Pass 22 May 2013 10,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 10,688 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 10,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

handlebar n/side weight loose but secure

Pass 23 May 2011 10,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,526 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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W547 WCA is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W547 WCA, 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 W547 WCA registered?

W547 WCA is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W547 WCA safe to buy?

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