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W787 WCR

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,413 mi
Last recorded80,413 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 WCR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,413 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 80,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 60,674 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,795 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 52,851 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,851 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,482 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,482 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,488 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,158 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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W787 WCR is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W787 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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What year was W787 WCR registered?

W787 WCR is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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