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LK51 LBP

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 LBP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 47,437 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,922 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 40,781 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,267 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 38,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,470 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 31,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 24,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,191 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,567 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,105 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2009 13,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,643 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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LK51 LBP is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LK51 LBP, 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.

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What year was LK51 LBP registered?

LK51 LBP is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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