MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
REAR SHOCKS RUSTY
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
REAR SHOCKS RUSTY
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W524 VGK is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W524 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 W524 VGK registered?
W524 VGK is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W524 VGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W524 VGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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