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BP51 DWD

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,210 mi
Last recorded38,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 DWD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,210 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 38,210 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,535 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,482 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,323 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 33,323 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both front brake and rear brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE CRACKS IN TREAD OLD TYRE CHANGE NOW (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,872 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated REAR SILENCER BLOWING (7.1.1a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil BOTH FORK SEALS LEAKING (2.3.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE CRACKS IN TREAD OLD TYRE CHANGE NOW (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,489 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,335 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 22,335 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,997 miles

Front 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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BP51 DWD is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,569 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 BP51 DWD, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP51 DWD is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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