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WF52 YWT

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 YWT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,600 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 49,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 44,117 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,068 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,179 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 39,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,470 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 37,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,619 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,870 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 17,905 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 17,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low 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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WF52 YWT is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF52 YWT, 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 WF52 YWT registered?

WF52 YWT is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is WF52 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 YWT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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