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LV02 NEU

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,489 mi
Last recorded54,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 NEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,489 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock bodies corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,845 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,743 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 32,733 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 32,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

the rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,947 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 25,947 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,040 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 25,004 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,600 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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LV02 NEU is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV02 NEU, 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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LV02 NEU is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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