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DN02 KTX

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 KTX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 44,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 44,362 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

drive chain rubbs on center stand

Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 40,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,099 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 37,099 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 33,503 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 33,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 30,145 miles

direction indicatot switch worn but operating ok

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,249 miles

direction indicator switch worn but operating ok

Pass 17 Jul 2019 2,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,789 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 5,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,418 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,511 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,168 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 63,078 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise rear brake sticking

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,257 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,618 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 20,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 20,109 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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DN02 KTX is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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