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OV02 XKK

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,381 mi
Last recorded50,381 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 XKK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 46,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,038 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 44,038 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,223 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 41,223 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,612 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 32,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,258 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 13,748 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 11,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,859 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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OV02 XKK is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV02 XKK, 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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OV02 XKK is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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