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BX02 XUZ

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XUZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,633 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey exhaust clamp corroded not sealing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 65,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2012 65,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,323 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 48,322 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,794 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 40,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

wiring in danger of affecting steering control around horn mount.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,843 miles

slight cracks in front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,634 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front fender is fitted back to front

slight cracks in front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,274 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,238 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 15,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 15,619 miles

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

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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BX02 XUZ is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX02 XUZ, 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 BX02 XUZ registered?

BX02 XUZ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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