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DG02 KOJ

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 KOJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,658 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 78,658 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Chain guard missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 68,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,862 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 51,835 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,372 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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DG02 KOJ is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG02 KOJ, 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 DG02 KOJ registered?

DG02 KOJ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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