CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF51 ZKU

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,440 mi
Last recorded32,440 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZKU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,188 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,841 miles

tyre valves perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,906 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,071 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,721 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,794 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 12,794 miles

Front 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF51 ZKU is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 ZKU, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF51 ZKU?

You can check the full history of LF51 ZKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF51 ZKU registered?

LF51 ZKU is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 November 2001.

Is LF51 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 ZKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 ZKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF51 ZKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.