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RK51 WDU

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,473 mi
Last recorded33,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WDU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,473 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 33,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,502 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,751 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM TREAD LEFT (1MM THE MIN LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,562 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front foot rest hangers worn, causing foot rests to lean out .

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,499 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,042 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,735 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 27 Oct 2009 24,645 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,116 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front stanchions pitted.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 24,097 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front stanchions pitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 22,286 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,445 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 20,445 miles

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

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch cable routed incorrectly †Throttle sticking

Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,700 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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RK51 WDU is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RK51 WDU, 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 RK51 WDU registered?

RK51 WDU is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is RK51 WDU safe to buy?

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