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LY02 PBX

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,628 mi
Last recorded67,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 PBX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,628 miles

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

front fender broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

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

front fender broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,079 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))

front fender damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,079 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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))

front fender damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,646 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,643 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,923 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,838 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,838 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,771 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,687 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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LY02 PBX is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LY02 PBX, 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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LY02 PBX is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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