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RK51 WDW

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,623 mi
Last recorded26,623 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WDW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 26,162 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 26,162 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 24,000 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 23,999 miles

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,020 miles

Handlebars are slightly bent to RHS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,404 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 WDW is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDW, 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 RK51 WDW registered?

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

Is RK51 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 WDW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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