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HF51 VCC

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,352 mi
Last recorded45,352 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VCC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 44,392 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 43,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,373 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,039 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 39,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 29,860 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,297 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 26,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,469 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 25,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,441 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,637 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,691 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,058 miles

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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HF51 VCC is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HF51 VCC, 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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What year was HF51 VCC registered?

HF51 VCC is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for HF51 VCC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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