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W723 VGF

2000 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 VGF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,173 miles

headlight reflector deteriated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

headlight reflector deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,661 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,481 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 66,417 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,869 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,784 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,590 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 52,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,134 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 46,134 miles

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

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

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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W723 VGF is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W723 VGF, 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 W723 VGF registered?

W723 VGF is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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