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KP51 UNL

2001 Honda Cb 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,782 mi
Last recorded79,782 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Cb 50032,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 UNL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 78,787 miles

Central stand corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front caliper pivot worn

prop stand return spring loose

Fail 19 May 2025 78,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central stand corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front caliper pivot worn

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear chain sprocket misaligned.

prop stand return spring loose

Fail 24 Sep 2024 78,777 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect suspension inoperative (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre stand corroded

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish in tread

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front brake hose clamp insecure

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

Throttle slightly stiff to return

Front brake lever bolt lock nut missing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,819 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 61,819 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,113 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn F+R (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 54,313 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 54,220 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,752 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,752 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,627 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 35,626 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 31,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,185 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 27,185 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,495 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500?

Based on 2,993 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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KP51 UNL is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda Cb 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 32,396 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 Cb 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP51 UNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cb 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP51 UNL registered?

KP51 UNL is a 2001 Honda Cb 500, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is KP51 UNL safe to buy?

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