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AO02 SDY

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,039 mi
Last recorded33,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SDY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,039 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,023 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 32,569 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 32,049 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))

Pass 4 May 2012 31,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 31,144 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,379 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,250 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise front brake lever fouling throttle cable!

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,042 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 3,575 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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AO02 SDY is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDY, 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 AO02 SDY registered?

AO02 SDY is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is AO02 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 SDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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