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OY02 VVJ

2002 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,131 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 56,880 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,416 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,442 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,151 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Outer Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

motorcycle is very dirty

o/s/f bar end missing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,151 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Outer Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

motorcycle is very dirty

o/s/f bar end missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 44,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,588 miles

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 14 Jul 2011 32,404 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,404 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,037 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,037 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,866 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,792 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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OY02 VVJ is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

OY02 VVJ is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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