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RO02 MYG

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,997 mi
Last recorded64,997 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 MYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,997 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 64,680 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper exhaust rusty

Rear rear suspension stiff

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,303 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,374 miles

Rear shock absorber stiff

Pass 9 May 2019 55,253 miles

rear suspension stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,272 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,624 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,120 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,443 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,723 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,958 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,112 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 10,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,249 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 7,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,707 miles

rear tyre has been repaired with repair plug

Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 3,411 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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RO02 MYG is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RO02 MYG, 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 RO02 MYG registered?

RO02 MYG is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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