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W766 CWU

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,988 mi
Last recorded50,988 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 CWU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,988 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,984 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,458 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,811 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,976 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,952 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,733 miles

* Rear Tyre Has Cracks in Side Wall but not through to ply and tyre meets all relevant MOT standards at time of test.

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 15,733 miles

* Rear Tyre Has Cracks in Side Wall but not through to ply and tyre meets all relevant MOT standards at time of test.

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 599 miles

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

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

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

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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W766 CWU is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W766 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W766 CWU registered?

W766 CWU is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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