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W771 WCR

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,524 mi
Last recorded36,524 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 WCR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 36,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,616 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,942 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,589 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,030 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 30,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,151 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre tread slight uneven wear and tread perishing .

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 26,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

rear shockabsorbers corroding .small cuts in front and rear tyres .exhaust system corroding .

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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W771 WCR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W771 WCR, 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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W771 WCR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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