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EJ02 VCX

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VCX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 49,206 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 48,352 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 48,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,758 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 47,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,422 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 46,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 43,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,644 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,873 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,170 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,170 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,953 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,226 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 32,226 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,175 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 23,058 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 20,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 18,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,584 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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EJ02 VCX is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ02 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ02 VCX registered?

EJ02 VCX is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is EJ02 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 VCX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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