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W903 YAL

2000 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 YAL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,535 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 63,472 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,543 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,381 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 42,984 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

o/side mirror missing

Pass 3 May 2011 42,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,017 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,661 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,722 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,721 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

cut in front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,110 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 38,110 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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W903 YAL is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W903 YAL, 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 W903 YAL registered?

W903 YAL is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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