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W931 YKX

2000 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,090 mi
Last recorded39,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW931 YKX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,191 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,826 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,811 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,734 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 29,734 miles

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

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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W931 YKX is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W931 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W931 YKX registered?

W931 YKX is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W931 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W931 YKX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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