MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W523 VGK is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 W523 VGK, 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 W523 VGK registered?
W523 VGK is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W523 VGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W523 VGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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