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RK51 WEU

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,270 mi
Last recorded18,270 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,295 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Handle bars bent

Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 13,534 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 12,919 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 12,919 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,675 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 11,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,624 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 9,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,063 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 6,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 2,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 2,280 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 WEU is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

RK51 WEU is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is RK51 WEU safe to buy?

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