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OE51 GYK

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,366 mi
Last recorded37,366 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 GYK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,313 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,362 miles

fork seals condition

rear tyre repaired

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,112 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,435 miles

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

headlight

Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,850 miles

slight fluctuation on front brake ... possible disc slightly warped

Pass 7 Mar 2015 16,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre tread getting low

front tyre valve perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,419 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 14,419 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,104 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,450 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 13,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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OE51 GYK is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OE51 GYK, 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 OE51 GYK registered?

OE51 GYK is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is OE51 GYK safe to buy?

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