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EO02 FZJ

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 FZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,097 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,709 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,112 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,022 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 51,022 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,147 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,451 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 42,451 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,407 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

drivers seat front catch loose

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,489 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,760 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 12,856 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,144 miles

Outer Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 4,680 miles

front tyre side wall perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 3,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 2,956 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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EO02 FZJ is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO02 FZJ, 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 EO02 FZJ registered?

EO02 FZJ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 FZJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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