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W769 ACW

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,344 mi
Last recorded50,344 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 ACW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,904 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 37,143 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold corroded at collets, slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

tyre sidewall perished (no cords exposed).

Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold corroded at collets, slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Footrest insecure rear peg footrest split pin missing. (6.2.12 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

tyre sidewall perished (no cords exposed).

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,354 miles

Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,354 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,999 miles

Drive chain needs lube and adjustment

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Slight play im rear wheel bearing,will need new ones soon

rear brake a bit stiff to turn,needs cleaning

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,999 miles

Drive chain needs lube and adjustment

Slight play im rear wheel bearing,will need new ones soon

rear brake a bit stiff to turn,needs cleaning

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 34,999 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 34,999 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,999 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,999 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,999 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,054 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 23,993 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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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W769 ACW is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W769 ACW, 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 W769 ACW registered?

W769 ACW is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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