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BX02 NBE

2002 Honda Cb 500 S

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,872 mi
Last recorded46,872 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Honda Cb 500 S19,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NBE
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,777 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,771 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (Sprockets) (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,639 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,073 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 30,064 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,838 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 28,838 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,634 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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BX02 NBE is a 2002 Honda Cb 500 S in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 19,446 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 Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 NBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX02 NBE registered?

BX02 NBE is a 2002 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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