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W644 VCA

2000 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW644 VCA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 29,010 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated Not attached to handlebar (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 29,010 miles

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

speedo not working

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,010 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 29,010 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,031 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 28,026 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,899 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 20,899 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,588 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 11,587 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,613 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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W644 VCA is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W644 VCA, 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 W644 VCA registered?

W644 VCA is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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