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W619 PEU

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

59,206 mi
Last recorded59,206 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW619 PEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,206 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 59,206 miles

Rear Outer Shock absorber has negligible damping effect seals blown riding on the spring (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 57,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear chain rusty

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

Offside Rear exhaust can rubs bottom shock bolt

Fail 1 May 2025 57,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear exhaust can rubs bottom shock bolt

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,043 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in rear wheel baring

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,393 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 47,390 miles

Nearside Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,574 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 46,565 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,534 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,447 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,161 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 44,161 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Footrest missing nearside rider (6.2.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

offside pillion footrest damaged

Fail 29 May 2015 41,540 miles

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))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

offside pillion footrest damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,121 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 May 2013 35,120 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,045 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 33,040 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 28,765 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 28,765 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight cut in front tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 25,193 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 25,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,649 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 20,589 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,996 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 15,878 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 11,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,481 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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W619 PEU is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 W619 PEU, 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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W619 PEU is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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