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FY02 YSV

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,818 mi
Last recorded28,818 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 YSV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 28,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 26,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 23,802 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,337 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear brake disc has slight warp (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 21,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,572 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 20,522 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,522 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 20,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 19,912 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 19,912 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 16,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,517 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 12,517 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 5,569 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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FY02 YSV is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY02 YSV, 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 FY02 YSV registered?

FY02 YSV is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is FY02 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 YSV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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