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CJZ 6530

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,848 mi
Last recorded40,848 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 6530
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 40,848 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2025 39,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 39,408 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 38,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 56,915 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 56,914 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,914 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,654 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,650 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,774 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

neutral light intermittent

o/s fork stantion pitted

speedo does not illuminate

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,449 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 31,465 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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CJZ 6530 is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CJZ 6530, 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 CJZ 6530 registered?

CJZ 6530 is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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