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WU52 OUJ

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,993 mi
Last recorded29,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,993 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 29,772 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 27,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 27,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 24,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,468 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,142 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,364 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 18,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,754 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 17,364 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 17,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 16,320 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 16,320 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,900 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,239 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 8,630 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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WU52 OUJ is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU52 OUJ, 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 WU52 OUJ registered?

WU52 OUJ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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