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RL02 CBO

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 CBO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,228 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted engine mount (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,918 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,060 miles

Drive chain dry and corroding

Front tyre perished

Gear lever bent

Nearside foot peg rubber missing

Offside front and nearside rear indicator units temp repair

Rear tyre worn on limit

Top and bottom head stock bearings have play

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,949 miles

Front brake pads on legal limit

Front lower head stock bearing has slight play

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,024 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 26,024 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,120 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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RL02 CBO is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RL02 CBO, 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 RL02 CBO registered?

RL02 CBO is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is RL02 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 CBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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