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WK02 WKF

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,999 mi
Last recorded53,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 WKF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 53,999 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 53,999 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,985 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,985 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,107 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,106 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,872 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,872 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,484 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,484 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,902 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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WK02 WKF is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK02 WKF, 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 WK02 WKF registered?

WK02 WKF is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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