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EF02 XLM

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,805 mi
Last recorded20,805 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XLM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 20,805 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,654 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 20,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 20,433 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 20,428 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 20,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 20,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,656 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 16,656 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 16,055 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 16,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 15,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 15,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,245 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 15,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,164 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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EF02 XLM is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF02 XLM, 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 EF02 XLM registered?

EF02 XLM is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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