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DF02 FVY

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,541 mi
Last recorded40,541 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FVY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,541 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 40,541 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 36,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 36,479 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 33,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,882 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 27,061 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,664 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 17,642 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 13,824 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 10,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 10,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2010 10,290 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 May 2009 9,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 5,859 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 5,814 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2006 4,479 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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DF02 FVY is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DF02 FVY, 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 DF02 FVY registered?

DF02 FVY is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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