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OY02 OTU

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OTU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 40,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 40,326 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 May 2018 40,326 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,707 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 35,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 35,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Horse shoe clip fitted in the wrong direction! (6.2.1h)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,382 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,452 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 23,093 miles

Upper Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 4 May 2013 23,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,829 miles

Drive chain has some tight links

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

Front forks pitted

Offside mirror touches fairing, however does not impede steering

Rear silencer loose at clamp

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,027 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,223 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 15,223 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,203 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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OY02 OTU is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY02 OTU, 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 OY02 OTU registered?

OY02 OTU is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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