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BV52 WNY

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WNY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017

no indicators fitted at time of test

no lights fitted at time of test

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,407 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,245 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front fairing damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,238 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front fairing damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,724 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 39,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,991 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 11,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 10,277 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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BV52 WNY is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV52 WNY, 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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BV52 WNY is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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