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AO02 JVY

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,690 mi
Last recorded49,690 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JVY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,690 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 49,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 49,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 45,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,068 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 37,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 34,130 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,240 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,613 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 22,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,479 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,885 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,028 miles

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

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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AO02 JVY is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO02 JVY, 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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AO02 JVY is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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