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KP02 LDZ

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,883 mi
Last recorded92,883 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 LDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 92,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 88,489 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,675 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,352 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,350 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,901 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 44,901 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,504 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,570 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 32,570 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,620 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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KP02 LDZ 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 83.3%.

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 KP02 LDZ, 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 KP02 LDZ registered?

KP02 LDZ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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