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W837 OCV

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,202 mi
Last recorded37,202 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 OCV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 37,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 37,166 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 37,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,074 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 37,069 miles

Rear Brake caliper damaged brake pad bent (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 34,670 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake binds on hard application (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,264 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 34,262 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,262 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 34,262 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 30,276 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,184 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 12,513 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 8,909 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 8,586 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 8,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,630 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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W837 OCV is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W837 OCV, 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 W837 OCV registered?

W837 OCV is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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