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DN02 HVC

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,818 mi
Last recorded36,818 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 HVC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,818 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chrome on forks rusting.

offside riders footrest bent down, but still secure.

rear shock springs rusty

rear tyre side wall slightly cracked.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,242 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chrome on forks rusting.

offside riders footrest bent down, but still secure.

rear shock springs rusty

rear tyre side wall slightly cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,064 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 24,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 11,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,273 miles

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

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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DN02 HVC is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN02 HVC, 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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DN02 HVC is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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