MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
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))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EF02 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF02 XLM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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