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GX51 YOF

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,141 mi
Last recorded37,141 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YOF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 37,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,961 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 34,961 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 23,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,837 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,352 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 22,290 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 21,975 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,501 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 20,041 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,447 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,685 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 16,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,174 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 15,174 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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GX51 YOF is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX51 YOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 YOF registered?

GX51 YOF is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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