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WP51 UOT

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,636 mi
Last recorded84,636 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UOT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 81,628 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 81,626 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy stiff and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly very stiff and does not return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,187 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff and notchy - recommend to replace now (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever badly fractured in centre of span - recommend to replace now

pass switch for main beam sticks on

recommend to adjust stop switch to rear brake pedal due to late activation

Pass 3 Dec 2022 72,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 66,031 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,700 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 60,700 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,779 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 48,757 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible front tyre out of shape outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible rear tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,521 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,607 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 33,475 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,719 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 17,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,767 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 11,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 9,416 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WP51 UOT is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WP51 UOT, 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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WP51 UOT is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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