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GK52 YNL

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,681 mi
Last recorded59,681 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YNL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,681 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,681 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey LEAKING (7.1.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,174 miles

Front brake binding slighty

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,272 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)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,074 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 20,255 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,913 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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GK52 YNL is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK52 YNL, 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 GK52 YNL registered?

GK52 YNL is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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