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KN52 GKJ

2002 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,564 mi
Last recorded47,564 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 GKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 47,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear Shock has Slightly Reduced Damping

Fail 20 Mar 2021 47,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear Shock has Slightly Reduced Damping

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 40,553 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 28,589 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 28 May 2016 28,523 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,985 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 24,985 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,791 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 21,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,242 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 May 2013 18,240 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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 Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 14,797 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 14,797 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,178 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,161 miles

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

Nearside rear foot peg siezed

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,668 miles

poor headlamp pattern

slight fluctuation front brake

Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 5,390 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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KN52 GKJ 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 72.7%.

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 KN52 GKJ, 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 KN52 GKJ registered?

KN52 GKJ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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