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FE52 AJY

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,085 mi
Last recorded64,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 AJY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 64,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 56,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,204 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 46,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 40,787 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 36,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,274 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 34,274 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,384 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre less than 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,326 miles

o/s/r shock rusty

rear tyre showing slight pershing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,099 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,813 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 24,097 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 18,724 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,270 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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FE52 AJY is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FE52 AJY, 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 FE52 AJY registered?

FE52 AJY is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is FE52 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 AJY shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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