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HJ02 NFO

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 NFO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,019 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 33,016 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 26,695 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,510 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 19,510 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,511 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 19,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,996 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 12,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,657 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 11,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,347 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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HJ02 NFO is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ02 NFO, 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 HJ02 NFO registered?

HJ02 NFO is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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