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W927 YKX

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,242 mi
Last recorded41,242 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW927 YKX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,242 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 39,581 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 39,581 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,308 miles

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

handle bars

Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,308 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

handle bars

Pass 15 Jan 2015 31,427 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,397 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 27,397 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,781 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,238 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,917 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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W927 YKX is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W927 YKX, 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 W927 YKX registered?

W927 YKX is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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