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W687 MKW

2000 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,622 mi
Last recorded58,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 MKW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 55,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 54,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 54,885 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,085 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 54,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,656 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,706 miles

Exhaust silencer rubbing on swingarm

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 47,706 miles

Exhaust silencer rubbing on swingarm

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,312 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Nov 2016 47,312 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,558 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,558 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,979 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,976 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2011 39,564 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has light cracking to tread, advise to change.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,725 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 18,032 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,339 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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W687 MKW is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W687 MKW, 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 W687 MKW registered?

W687 MKW is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W687 MKW safe to buy?

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