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CV02 TWE

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,775 mi
Last recorded21,775 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 TWE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,775 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 21,775 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Outer Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 21,397 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 21,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,034 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 19,930 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,930 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,680 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 18,680 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,646 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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CV02 TWE is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV02 TWE, 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 CV02 TWE registered?

CV02 TWE is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is CV02 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV02 TWE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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