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NL02 OCM

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,812 mi
Last recorded38,812 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OCM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 38,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front age related cracking

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,073 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain adjuster not tight (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front age related cracking

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

bare wiring on ignition

Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,696 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,696 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,991 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 33,567 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,459 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Nearside oil leak on near side of engine

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 33,408 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake light switch not working (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside oil leak on near side of engine

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,678 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,933 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 15,237 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,237 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 14,505 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 11,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 11,761 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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NL02 OCM is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL02 OCM, 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 NL02 OCM registered?

NL02 OCM is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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