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WX51 LWA

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

32,030 mi
Last recorded32,030 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LWA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 32,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 30,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 29,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 29,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2017 26,862 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 11 Mar 2016 25,460 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 25,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,687 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,775 miles

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

noise from rear disc/ caliper. inspect

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,872 miles

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

grating sound from rear caliper/disc advise inspect

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 21,056 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,996 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 14,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 14,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,794 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 7,370 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 5,184 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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WX51 LWA is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 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 WX51 LWA, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX51 LWA registered?

WX51 LWA is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is WX51 LWA safe to buy?

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